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Report on the Study Visit Conducted to Hungary Related to Ukrainian Refugees By the Ombudsman Institution of Türkiye

prepared 4 bulletins in English and shared these bulletins with the public,
including other Ombudsman institutions. It was noted that Mr Kozma has
held online meetings with many Ombudsmen in this period and that their
activities have been appreciated by his colleagues. It was expressed that
they expect support from Europe.

The Chief Ombudsman Mr Şeref Malkoç stated that they follow the
bulletins prepared by the Ombudsman’s Office of Hungary with great
interest and that it is a very useful study which should continue. He
agreed that the number of refugees amounting to 600,000 is quite high
compared to the population of Hungary, and he briefly conveyed the
experience of the Republic of Türkiye related to the issue. In this regard,
Mr Malkoç expressed that it is uncertain whether the refugees will return
to their countries after the war is over. He pointed out that as the period
continues, issues such as food, accommodation, cultural differences, and
participation in working life will be brought to the agenda as problems.
He noted that according to the current statistics, 80% of the refugees
have not returned to their country depending on the length of the period
of stay and that the administrators should take this into account when
planning. He added that some administrators will see refugees as an
economic burden and that the issue will turn into a political discussion.
He expressed that it is critical to include the European Union mechanisms
in the process.

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