Germany: The number of Ukrainian refugees has sharply increased after the lifting of exit bans.

According to inkorr.com: In Germany, there has been a rise in the number of Ukrainians seeking refuge after the lifting of exit bans for men aged 18-22 in Ukraine. The German Ministry of the Interior reports that the number of Ukrainian refugees in the country sharply increased in May, August, and September.

The spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of the Interior noted that 'from about 100 per week before the rules came into effect to around 1000 per week currently.'

According to the 'Free' registration system, 7961 Ukrainians arrived in Germany in May, this figure increased to 11,277 in August, and in September it reached 18,755. Those seeking asylum in Germany receive residency permits, as well as access to the labor market and social services.

Increase in the number of youth

In September, Polish border guards recorded a significant increase in the number of Ukrainians aged 18 to 22 entering Poland. Compared to the previous month, this figure increased more than tenfold. At the same time, there was a noticeable increase in the number of those returning from Poland to Ukraine – a growth of 3.5 times.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky explained that the exit ban for men aged 18-22 was aimed at keeping Ukrainian youth in the country so that parents could educate them peacefully.

It should be noted that the government updated the procedures for crossing the state border, allowing men aged 18-22 to cross it during wartime. Since August 28, border guards have started to permit individuals in this category to leave Ukraine.

The mass desire of Ukrainians to find protection abroad is growing, as the lifting of the exit ban has prompted many to leave. The number of Ukrainian refugees in Germany is rapidly increasing, as is the number of those trying to leave for Poland. The Ukrainian authorities indicate that the purpose of the ban was to keep youth in the country for education, but this initiative has led to a significant increase in the emigration of Ukrainians abroad and a growing interest in seeking asylum in other countries.