The Latvian government has approved amendments to the law on support for Ukrainian citizens, which involve a reduction in some assistance programs. In 2025, 65 million euros are planned to be allocated for the implementation of this program, and for 2026, 39.7 million euros. As a result, it has been decided to review the amount of assistance and the list of services that will be provided to Ukrainians in the country.
This is reported by Business • Media
One-Time Assistance Will Become Irrelevant
Currently, Ukrainian citizens who are getting jobs or starting their own businesses in Latvia can receive a one-time financial assistance equivalent to one minimum monthly salary. However, considering the active participation of Ukrainians in the local labor market and the development of entrepreneurial activities, as well as the existence of other state employment support programs, the government considers the continuation of this assistance unnecessary. The final decision on the amendments is to be made by the Latvian parliament.
Employment Situation of Ukrainians in Latvia and Poland
Currently, the flow of Ukrainian citizens to Latvia remains stable: approximately 500–600 individuals receive temporary protection status each month. The employment situation is improving — as of June 2025, there were 9,909 Ukrainians in employment relationships. Since the beginning of 2022, there has been a gradual increase in both the number of employed Ukrainians and their incomes.
“Given that Ukrainians are participating in the Latvian labor market and engaging in economic activities, as well as the existence of other general mechanisms for employment support, the continuation of this assistance has lost relevance.”
At the same time, Poland has stated that the country no longer has the resources for the endless acceptance of new Ukrainian refugees. The Polish government plans to focus on the integration and adaptation of those Ukrainian citizens who are already residing in its territory. According to the latest data, there are currently about 1.5 million Ukrainians in Poland.