Czech Republic at its limit: More than half of citizens consider the intake of Ukrainian refugees excessive

Amid the ongoing migration crisis in Europe, the Czech Republic is among the countries experiencing significant pressure.

According to a poll published by Euractiv, a large portion of Czech society is concerned about the scale of Ukrainian refugee intake.

58% of respondents believe that the country has already reached its limit in accepting new migrants. Nevertheless, government institutions continue to support the current policy toward Ukrainians, which has sparked public debate.

Interestingly, 52% of those surveyed support maintaining the option to grant asylum. However, 60% believe that the level of state aid provided to Ukrainians exceeds their contribution to the country’s economy, which many see as particularly sensitive in times of economic hardship.

As of now, more than 370,000 Ukrainians who have received temporary protection are living in the Czech Republic — the third-largest number among EU countries, after Germany and Poland.

Earlier, it was reported that the Czech authorities decided to stop funding the education of Ukrainian refugees in public schools.