Cantons are warning of additional costs as Ukrainians with protection status S begin transitioning to social assistance from 2027.
At the end of December 2025, there were over 71,000 Ukrainians with special S refugee status living in Switzerland.
Keystone / Michael Buholzer
Cantons and municipalities are warning of substantial additional costs as Ukrainians with protection status S begin transitioning to regular social assistance from 2027. Nationwide, the extra burden is estimated at around CHF300 million ($380 million).
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