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Germany and Poland Tighten Refugee Policies Amid Rising Anti-Ukrainian Sentiment

12/22/2025

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to prevent young men from migrating to Germany and instead serve in Ukraine.
In Poland, President Karol Nawrocki's government tightened benefits for Ukrainian refugees.
Reports describe rising anti-Ukrainian sentiment and abuse toward Ukrainians speaking their language.
Support for Ukrainian refugees fell from 94% to 48%, and some report positive experiences while many leave due to rising costs.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to prevent young men from migrating to Germany and instead serve in Ukraine.
In Poland, President Karol Nawrocki's government tightened benefits for Ukrainian refugees.
Reports describe rising anti-Ukrainian sentiment and abuse toward Ukrainians speaking their language.
Support for Ukrainian refugees fell from 94% to 48%, and some report positive experiences while many leave due to rising costs.