Czech Fatigue with Ukrainian Refugees Grows Amid Economic Concerns

Poll: 3 in 5 Czechs Say Country Has Taken Too Many Ukrainians

A new survey by the STEM research agency shows growing fatigue in the Czech Republic toward Ukrainian refugees, with 58% saying the country has taken in too many. The poll also found that 40% of Czechs tolerate Ukrainians but are tired of their presence. “If the economic situation worsens, coexistence with Ukrainians could become significantly more complicated,” said STEM analyst Jiří Táborský, adding that opposition to immigration is closely li…

Czech fatigue with Ukrainian refugees grows amid economic concerns

Czech public support for hosting Ukrainian refugees holds, but a new poll shows rising fatigue and economic anxiety fuelling calls to scale back protection.

Majority of Czechs Still Support Hosting of Ukrainian Refugees, Says Survey

More than half of Czechs continue to support Ukrainian refugees staying in the Czech Republic, and a third agree that they are an asset to the country, according to a June survey by the STEM agency released today. However, almost three-fifths of people think the Czech Republic has taken in too many refugees from Ukraine and that they are putting an economic burden on the country.  Two-fifths of survey respondents believe that the majority of the…