**Germany and Ukraine Agree to Open “Unity Hub” in Berlin**
On February 15, Ukraine’s National Unity Minister Oleksii Chernyshov and German Federal Minister for Special Tasks Wolfgang Schmidt signed a joint declaration. They agreed to open a “Unity Hub” in Berlin.
The hub will provide Ukrainians with access to education and career opportunities both in Ukraine and Germany. It will also help Ukrainian refugees adapt, learn, and develop their initiatives in Germany. Additionally, the hub will assist those who want to return to Ukraine.
**Germany’s Support for Ukrainian Refugees**
Germany has taken in over 1 million Ukrainian refugees since the start of the full-scale invasion. The country has spent over 20 billion euros on their accommodation and integration. More than 200,000 Ukrainian refugees have already found jobs in Germany through the government’s Jobturbo program.
**EU Support for Ukrainian Refugees**
Over 4.2 million Ukrainian refugees are currently registered for temporary protection to access housing, find work, and receive social benefits in EU states. The EU activated the Temporary Protection Directive in March 2022 after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.
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