A round table on "Migration Policy in the System of Economic Security of the Country" was held in Kyiv, where the challenges of the labor market, the return of Ukrainians, and the role of migration in economic recovery were discussed. The event was organized by Mariupol State University and the relevant association. The All-Ukrainian Association of International Employment Companies reports on this.
The event was held within the framework of the international Erasmus+ project with the support of the European Union. The participants focused on creating decent working conditions both in Ukraine and abroad, as well as meeting the staffing needs of the state.
Svitlana Kalinina, the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Law at Mariupol State University, emphasized that the key task is to preserve labor potential and create conditions for the return of Ukrainians.
The Acting Rector of the university, Tetiana Marena, underlined:
"The issues that are today exacerbated in the field of migration policy should not be postponed until peaceful times.".
Ukraine's Migration Policy: Key Challenges and Solutions
Participants discussed a range of problems affecting economic security:
- labor shortages and imbalances in the labor market
- the outflow of labor abroad
- the need to return Ukrainian migrants
- the integration of internally displaced persons.
The importance of a systematic approach to migration, which should consider the interests of the state, business, and communities, was also discussed.
Economic Security of Ukraine: International Cooperation and Protection of Migrants
The Erasmus+ project unites partners from several countries in Europe, including Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, and Bulgaria. A total of nine organizations are participating in it.
Particular attention was paid to the initiative of the Ombudsman's Office to create a network of experts to protect the rights of Ukrainians in 30 countries, including Poland, the Czech Republic, the USA, and Austria.
Experts also highlighted the risks of internal migration, which, in the absence of effective policies, could turn into external migration.
In conclusion, the participants concluded that migration is a strategic resource. The effectiveness of state policy depends on the economic stability and success of Ukraine's post-war recovery.
It should be noted that the National Bank of Ukraine predicts a population outflow in 2026, which will be accompanied by an increase in real incomes and salaries in conditions of labor shortages. This phenomenon may significantly impact the labor market in the country, as salaries have already been increasing at rates exceeding 20% per year in the second half of 2025.