First of all, it is about humanitarian aid: The people who fled from the terrible Russian war of aggression against Ukraine to neighboring countries and to Germany need protection and must be provided with the bare essentials - accommodation, sleeping bags, a warm meal.
The fact that the EU grants them a right of residence quickly and unbureaucratically is important and good.
In a second step, the question will arise of how many Ukrainians will come to Germany - and whether they want to stay in the long term.
1.7 million people have left the country so far, most of them are currently in Poland.
Whether they stay there or move on will depend crucially on how the war develops and whether they see a chance of returning to their homeland at some point.
Fast work permit
Despite these uncertainties, it is already clear that Germany is facing the next major challenge.
At least 50,000 Ukrainians have entered the country so far, in fact the number is likely to be significantly higher and continue to rise.
It is all the more important that all those involved - local authorities, job centres, companies, the federal government - set the course now to integrate these people.
The quick right of residence and the associated claims can help with this.
Unlike the large influx in 2015 and 2016, Ukrainian refugees can now obtain work permits immediately.
Since so far it has been mainly women and children who have other concerns who have come to Germany, this opportunity will hardly be used immediately on a large scale.
Nevertheless, it is correct and should still prove itself.
Refugee Ukrainians must be given access to language courses just as easily.
German language skills are the key to (labour market) integration, as the past has clearly shown.
The Ukrainian qualifications need to be recognized quickly and there needs to be sufficient childcare facilities.
The chances for Ukrainians to find work in this country and to integrate are generally good.
Germany must support them to the best of their ability – if they stay.