The Polish Senate passed the law on assistance to Ukrainians without amendments: what will change for refugees
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The Polish Senate has approved without any amendments the bill on foreigners and assistance to Ukrainians who are in the country due to the war. The document extends the legal status of Ukrainian refugees until March 4, 2026, but at the same time tightens the conditions for providing financial and social support.
This is reported by ” Polish Radio “.
The bill was supported by 57 senators, while 32 voted against it. Its adoption was made possible after Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed an earlier version of the document. The head of state is now expected to sign the law in its current version.
According to Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Maciej Duszczyk, the key positions of the government and the president are agreed on issues of healthcare, legal stay of foreigners, access to the labor market, and social benefits.
“There’s more of a discussion about how exactly this can be done to make it actually work,” he explained.
One of the main points of the law is the changes in the “800 Plus” program, which provides for a monthly payment of 800 zlotys (about 9 thousand hryvnias) per child. Now the right to receive assistance is linked to the professional activity of parents and the compulsory education of children in Polish schools. Exceptions are made only for families where children with disabilities are raised.
The law also introduces certain restrictions for adult citizens of Ukraine in accessing medical services . This includes, in particular, participation in medical programs, rehabilitation treatment, and dental services. At the same time, basic rights to health care remain unchanged.
If signed by the president, the law will come into force in the near future. This will mean extending the legal stay of Ukrainian citizens in Poland for another year and a half, but with new conditions that aim to make the assistance system more controlled and targeted.
Earlier, Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed the law on providing social assistance and free medical care to Ukrainian citizens staying in the country.
By the way, Ukrainian men who have applied for permanent residence in Canada receive official letters from the Ministry of Immigration demanding that they provide certificates of exemption from military service . This practice raises concerns about possible deportations.
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