These figures speak volumes: every fourth migrant breaks down the orientation course. In 2024, more than 2,800 of a total of 11,574 participants skipped the course. In 2023 it was in 2088 of 10,925 – that is every fifth. This shows how urgent sanctions are, said Minister Claudia Plakolm, the responsible minister.
The integration department is currently to create the basis for a stricter procedure with the integration program. With the introduction of the mandatory integration program, sanctions when non-participation is introduced. Performance treatments such as pocket money or social benefits and administrative fines are planned.
“Everyone who lives with us must become part. If you do not do this, you must expect sanctions. We are of course also committed to the new integration program from day 1. Of course, sanctions also increase the liability of the course participants, because every empty space costs money,” Plakolm said.
About 75 percent in Vienna
In general, the number of participants in values and orientation courses increased from 2023 to 2024. In 2024, 11,574 people took part. This corresponds to an increase of 649 people or six percent. Most participants were in Vienna (8500), followed by Styria (786) and upper Austria (623).
Most participants (more than 8,000 people) come from Syria, followed by Afghans (more than 1000) and Somalier (around 500). The dropouts are usually male. In 2023, 502 empty places went to women’s report, 1586 for men. In 2024, 848 women stayed away and 1965 men.
Source: Krone
I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.
