A reversal of this trend is not expected. This was explained by Andreas Achrainer, the managing director of the Federal Agency for Care and Support Services (BBU), on Monday in the Ö1 "Mittagsjournal". "The forecast says that it will continue at a very low level," he said.

The change of power in Syria is already noticeable. People from the country have already approached the BBU considering a return. These were isolated inquiries, reported Achrainer. "We are currently reviewing this and discussing it with the authorities." We also have to wait and see how the situation develops, he emphasized.

Asylum Seekers: 2,600 People Performed Community Service

According to the BBU chief, the obligation for asylum seekers in federal care to perform community service is well accepted. Since the introduction of the new regulation in the summer, a total of 190,000 hours have been performed by around 2,600 people. This shows that people want to work, Achrainer stated.

The basic rule courses are also very well received: "People want to know how Austria works." They are hardly ever rejected, the BBU managing director reported.

(APA/Red)

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