Since the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in February 2022, more than one million Ukrainians have received protection in Germany. After two years, there are growing questions about integration on the labour market, in the education system and about further social participation. In addition to residence law and health or housing policy issues, JobTurbo is currently fighting for employment services with a view to qualification and working conditions. Furthermore, the degree of acceptance of the host society is in focus, especially acutely with regard to the situation of children in the school system.

Together with our guest Markus Lux, we will discuss in the context of the Labora Lecture how the integration and social participation of people from Ukraine can be improved. In his input, Marcus Lux addresses the following topics in particular:

  • Special features of the group of Ukrainians: circular migration, traumatisation, fit Qualification/offer
  • Social participation opportunities vs. fatigue effects on both sides

This is supplemented by short inputs from Minor's studies and consulting work and discussed among the invited experts.

To our guest

Markus Lux is responsible for democracy and the immigration society as Head of Division in the Global Issues area of the Robert Bosch Foundation. As part of the Robert Bosch Foundation's support for the countries of Central and Eastern Europe in their social transformation processes, he has accompanied numerous projects there.

To the Labora Lectures

With the Labora lectures the Minor – Labora brings together experts from science, politics and practice in an intensive exchange on issues and social developments that affect the shaping of the future of our society. We aim at mutual learning on innovative ideas, methods and approaches to improve the situation of marginalized or disadvantaged groups. We welcome the guests with a special wine, other drinks and some food that accompanies the evening in the fireplace room. The Labora lectures are organised and implemented in cooperation with Minor – Project Kontor for Education and Research, Minor – Science Society and La Red – Networking and Integration. 

The Labora lectures It's called Chatham House Rules.