“German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi to limit the arrival of young Ukrainian men to Germany.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Mertz and Zelenskyi. illustrative photo by Getty Images Source: “European Truth” with reference to Politico
Details: Mertz said that he raised the issue of the arrival of men from Ukraine to Germany during a telephone conversation with Zelenskyi.
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Direct speech: “Today, during a long telephone conversation, I asked the president of Ukraine to ensure that young men, in particular from Ukraine, do not come to Germany in large numbers – in increasing numbers – but serve their country. They are needed there.”
Prehistory:
- In October, it was reported that after Ukraine relaxed the rules for leaving the country for men aged 18 to 22, the number of young Ukrainians coming to Germany increased tenfold.
- Against this background, the Prime Minister of the German state of Bavaria, Markus Söder, proposed to introduce restrictions on the entry of Ukrainian men into Germany.
- Ukrainians who came to Germany after April 1, 2025, will no longer receive the so-called “Bürgergeld”, the aid given to those looking for work or those whose income is not sufficient for self-sufficiency.
