Poland to Limit Welfare Support for Ukrainian Migrants
In September, he signed legislation restricting access to state benefits for Ukrainians, following similar measures in other EU countries amid rising public discontent over migration.
“I emphasized... that I signed this bill to help Ukrainians for the last time,” Nawrocki stated during a rally on Friday.
He also added, “I recognize that the Ukrainian minority in Poland… should be treated with responsibility, but just like all other minorities.”
The new legislation stipulates that welfare support will only be available to Ukrainians who are employed and whose children are enrolled in local schools.
Furthermore, from November 1, Warsaw has limited free housing in collective accommodation centers to only the most vulnerable Ukrainian migrants.
Poland has remained one of Kiev’s key supporters since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, providing approximately $5.85 billion, primarily in military assistance, according to Germany’s Kiel Institute.
Despite this backing, public opinion toward Ukrainians has sharply declined since 2022. Citing a recent poll, a media outlet reported last week that just over half of Poles believe state benefits for Ukrainians are overly generous.
Government data indicates that at least 2.5 million Ukrainians currently reside in Poland.
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