Refugees do over 250,000 hours of non -profit work!

Refugees do over 250,000 hours of non -profit work!

The latest figures of the Interior Ministry show that asylum seekers have done a considerable amount of non -profit work since last summer - a total of almost 250,000 hours! Around 3,115 people who are housed in the fundamental supply of the federal government have undertaken to work ten hours in various fields of activity per month, as has been planned for refugees in Austria since summer 2024. This obligation refers to all asylum seekers over 16 years without health restrictions. However, it is shocking that 210 people have not complied with the request, which led to a significant reduction in their pocket money, which is measured at 40 euros per month, as krone.at reports.

A large part of the committed asylum seekers, about 70 percent, actively contributed to society and took on tasks that range from the care of green spaces to activities in sports facilities. This work not only benefits the municipalities, but is also part of the asylum procedure to promote the integration of refugees. Despite the positive balance sheet, there are critical voices that emphasize that the regulation does not apply equally to everyone, since there are health or age-related exceptions, such as