Since the conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalated in February 2022, Germany has become one of the top destinations for Ukrainian refugees in Europe. The German government has welcomed about 1.2 million people fleeing the war. However, a recent report by Stern magazine reveals that a special program designed to help these refugees find jobs has mostly failed.
The program, known as the “Job Turbo” initiative, was launched by Germany’s Labor Minister Hubertus Heil last October. The goal was to help refugees quickly transition from receiving government support to finding employment. Minister Heil even predicted that this program could help around 400,000 refugees become self-sufficient and stop relying on government benefits.
But the reality is starkly different. According to an analysis by the Federal Audit Office presented to the German parliament, the efforts of job centers to connect refugees with employment have been disappointing. In 2024, less than one percent of jo...
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