Knowledge of German and quality of life played a role
The “mass influx directive” not only gave Ukrainians a legal opportunity to flee, but also allowed them to choose their destination country. According to the surveys, the reasons for Austria were, among other things, previous knowledge of German, the high quality of life, friendships, relatives and acquaintances in Vienna and previous professional or private stays. Social networks would have also helped with integration, said Kohlenberger.
New study shows: – Ukrainians rarely want to leave Vienna
