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66% of Germans Reject Universal Aid for Ukrainian Refugees

10/20/2025

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A survey by the Institute for Public Opinion Research (INSA) finds that 66% of Germans oppose providing universal social assistance (Bürgergeld) to Ukrainian refugees, while 17% support it.
62% believe military-age men from Ukraine should return home.
The survey was conducted on October 16-17 with 1,003 respondents.
About 272,000 Ukrainian refugees are employed in Germany and contribute to social insurance.

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Story summary

A survey by the Institute for Public Opinion Research (INSA) finds that 66% of Germans oppose providing universal social assistance (Bürgergeld) to Ukrainian refugees, while 17% support it.
62% believe military-age men from Ukraine should return home.
The survey was conducted on October 16-17 with 1,003 respondents.
About 272,000 Ukrainian refugees are employed in Germany and contribute to social insurance.