Poland's President has announced the end of a special assistance law that facilitated job placement, social benefits, and educational access for Ukrainians fleeing the war.
On Friday, the Ukrainian portal 'The Kyiv Independent' reported that Poland's President has decided to terminate a special assistance law designed to help Ukrainian refugees. This law previously provided Ukrainians fleeing the war with easier access to employment, social benefits, and education in Poland. Under the new regulations, the provisions of this assistance will be gradually integrated into broader foreigner protection legislation, creating a unified temporary protection system applicable to all foreigners in Poland.
The President expressed confidence that this legislative change will safeguard Poland's financial resources, simplify the regulations, and restore a sense of fundamental justice. Additionally, the new law extends the legal stay of Ukrainian citizens in Poland until March 4 of next year. It also maintains the rights of those Ukrainians who were granted protection or whose documents have been extended since the war began, ensuring they continue to reside legally in the country.
One of the main changes introduced by the new law requires refugees to apply for a personal identification number, PESEL, within 30 days of their arrival in Poland. Failure to comply with this requirement could lead to complications in their legal status, underscoring the importance of compliance for Ukrainian refugees navigating their circumstances in Poland.
