As of early 2026, Germany remains one of the primary host nations for Ukrainian refugees. Many have already integrated, entered the labor market, or begun the naturalization process, Novyny.LIVE reports.
Financial standards remain stable in February 2026 following January's updates. Specifically, the minimum wage was set at €13.90 per hour on January 1. Consequently, a full-time employee earns approximately €2,482 before taxes (gross). No further adjustments to these figures are scheduled for February.
Regarding child benefits (Kindergeld), parents continue to receive €259 per child. This payment increased by €4 at the start of the year. Ukrainians residing in the country under Section 24 of the Residence Act are fully eligible for this state support.
The most significant changes affect those seeking German citizenship. In response to rising instances of falsified language certificates and integration documents, the Bundestag has introduced a stringent package of sanctions.
According to Migrando experts, if fraud is detected during verification in February, the consequences are immediate:
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Termination of proceedings: The applicant loses the right to obtain citizenship.
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Reapplication ban: A 10-year disqualification from the naturalization process.
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Passport revocation: Even if the deception is discovered years after issuance, German citizenship will be annulled.
These measures are designed to ensure process transparency and confirm that German passports are granted only to individuals who genuinely speak the language and respect the country's laws.
