Germany on the mass return of Ukrainians: official statement.

According to ТСН: In Germany, it has been confirmed that there are no plans for the mass return of Ukrainians or their eviction in the short term after the war ends.

This information was announced by the head of the Berlin Immigration Office, Engelhardt Mazanke, in an interview.

Temporary protection - at least until March 2027

Mazanke noted that the EU's decision on temporary protection will remain in effect at least until spring 2027. Future steps depend on the situation in Ukraine and political decisions of the European Union.

He also emphasized that there will be no mass return of more than a million Ukrainians in the short term, as such plans are not even being discussed. According to him, it is technically impossible.

Germany has never had such an experience

Mazanke noted that Germany is experiencing a significant influx of people from a country culturally close to Europe for the first time in such a short period.

Unlike the crises of 2015-2016, this time mainly women with professional experience and children arrived, which has a different impact on integration and return issues.

Who will stay and who will return: no forecasts yet

The head of the department did not provide exact estimates regarding the number of Ukrainians planning to stay in Germany after victory. He suggested that the situation may repeat the Balkan scenario: about half will return, while the other half will integrate.

The main factor in making the decision will be family, not work or language skills.

“Research shows: the decision to stay is most influenced by family creation, not career,” said Mazanke.

It was previously reported that the EU plans to conclude temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees. Its duration expires in less than a year and a half, and after that, member states will decide the fate of nearly five million Ukrainians. However, they are unlikely to introduce new statuses.

Thus, the situation of Ukrainian refugees in Germany remains stable, although it requires further decisions from European institutions. Long-term temporary protection offers Ukrainians some stability, but their future in Europe remains an open question.