In 2026, Germany remains the European country that has taken in the largest number of immigrants and refugees in total volume. This trend solidified following the 2015 migrant crisis and was further accelerated by the mass displacement of people following the conflict in Ukraine. According to Eurostat and local federal data, Germany hosts over 2 million Ukrainian refugees alone, in addition to significant populations from Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq. The country's robust economy and established "Wilkommenskultur" (welcome culture) have made it the primary destination for those seeking asylum and economic opportunity in the EU. Other countries like Poland have seen massive temporary surges, and Turkey (though only partially in Europe) hosts millions, but in terms of long-term integration and total foreign-born population within the European Union, Germany's numbers are peerless. This has led to a complex national dialogue regarding infrastructure, labor markets, and social integration, as the country balances its humanitarian commitments with the practicalities of housing and providing services for such a large and diverse new population.