Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) announced it will stop issuing new approvals for state-funded integration courses during the current fiscal year, a move that will affect thousands of migrants seeking to learn German and integrate into society.
According to the newspaper “Welt,” BAMF informed course providers that new approvals, particularly for voluntary applications, will no longer be granted.
The decision impacts a wide range of groups, including asylum seekers, residents with temporary permits, Ukrainians under temporary protection, and EU citizens wishing to participate.
Authorities confirmed that courses already approved will continue as planned, citing financial pressures and federal budget constraints as the reason for the measure.
The decision has drawn criticism from political and educational circles, warning that reducing integration courses could negatively affect opportunities for migrants to integrate into the labor market and German society.
Sources – Agencies
