Category: Ukraine
A wartime labour market: The case of Ukraine
The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has generated one of the largest labour supply and reallocation shocks in recent history. This column reveals, however, that job matching efficiency in the country has declined only modestly, with evidence of labour market shutdowns only along the frontline and in occupied regions. Mobilisation of underrepresented groups, […]
Read moreLong-term residence in the Czech Republic: new requirements for Ukrainians and stricter integration criteria
The Czech Republic is tightening the conditions for Ukrainians to obtain long-term residence and is placing an emphasis on economic self-sufficiency. Find out what new requirements the government is setting and who will be eligible for special status The Czech government is changing its approach to Ukrainian refugees and plans to tighten the requirements for […]
Read moreThe government started financing “Made in Ukraine” programs in 2026
The government has decided to allocate funds from the special fund of the state budget for 2026. financing of such programs is provided: 1.8 billion UAH — for partial The Government has decided to allocate funds from the special fund of the state budget for 2026. UAH 1.8 billion is for partial compensation (25%) of […]
Read moreA new business insurance program the protects against war risks has started in Ukraine.
In Ukraine, the first five companies have applied for property insurance against war risks under a new government scheme, said Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. She stated that among the initial applicants is Suziria Group, a group of companies from Kharkiv, close to the frontline. “Despite the war, they have maintained jobs in a front-line city: […]
Read moreThe Ukrainian government aims to bring at least two million people into the labor market by 2030 as a reform measure.
Deputy Minister of Economy Daria Marchak mentioned that the first phase of the reform will focus on removing at least 300,000 workers from the unregistered (‘gray’) sector and attracting an additional 300,000 workers to the labor force. This initiative is expected to generate an economic benefit of roughly ₴43B ($1B) annually. Overall, the goal is […]
Read moreNew Spanish immigration legislation from 2026: what will change for Ukrainians
Spain has updated its immigration legislation, which affects the employment and residence of foreigners. Find out what changes will affect Ukrainians, work, visas, and family reunification from 2026 In January 2026, updated migration legislation, which had been in the works since 2024, came into force in Spain. According to reports by DW, the document was […]
Read moreUkrainians in Germany will have to look for work: benefits for them are planned to be canceled
Refugees from Ukraine who arrived in Germany after April 1, 2025, will have to hurry to find a job after the cancellation of their basic social security allowance. This was stated by the Minister of Labor of Germany Barbel Bas. The Bas statement was made in connection with the consideration in the Bundestag of a […]
Read moreUkraine hits 8% inflation as economy shrinks to fit its workforce
Ukraine’s inflation fell to 8.0% in December, down from 9.3% in November and below the National Bank’s own forecast for the second consecutive month, the NBU reported on 12 January. Non-food goods recorded zero price growth year-on-year—prices stopped rising entirely. The NBU credits a stable exchange rate for keeping import costs contained. But the explanation […]
Read moreMaximum unemployment benefit in Ukraine has increased to 8,647 hryvnia per month
In 2026, the maximum unemployment benefit will be 8,647 hryvnia, and the minimum will be 3,900 hryvnia, according to Yulia Zhovtyak, director of the State Employment Center. “On January 1, the minimum wage in Ukraine increased and now stands at 8,647 hryvnia. This indicator is a key economic component of the active employment promotion programs […]
Read moreGeorgia Extends Free Healthcare for Ukrainian Refugees to 2026
Georgia’s government has extended free access to medical services for Ukrainian citizens who arrived in the country due to the ongoing hostilities, until April 1, 2026. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze signed the order extending the provision of free medical services for Ukrainians, The Caspian Post reports, citing foreign media. Under state programs, Ukrainian refugees have […]
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