Switzerland sets 50% employment target for Ukrainian refugees

Federal government announces new integration goals aiming to increase Ukrainian refugee employment from 38% to 50% by end of 2025

Swiss government sets new employment target for Ukrainian refugees with S status
Cantons with below-average employment rates must create action plans
External evaluation required if cantonal measures prove insufficient
Financial incentive system was considered but rejected

50%

Employment target for Ukrainian refugees by 2025

38%

Current employment rate of Ukrainian refugees

3 years

Minimum residence period for employment target application

"Cantons with a significantly below-average employment rate will have to take additional measures from 2026"
— Swiss government press release

Swiss Government Sets Ambitious Employment Target for Ukrainian Refugees

Swiss government sets new employment target for Ukrainian refugees with S status
Cantons with below-average employment rates must create action plans
External evaluation required if cantonal measures prove insufficient
Financial incentive system was considered but rejected