In Poland, preparations are underway for an alternative draft law concerning social support for Ukrainian refugees. The government plans to limit payments under the “800+” program, proposing to provide assistance to foreigners only on the condition of their employment in Poland.
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Conditions for Receiving Assistance Change
At the same time, a new draft law from President Karol Nawrocki is also in the Sejm. The document stipulates maintaining the current level of support for Ukrainian citizens until March 4, 2026. However, payments under the “800+” program will only be granted to families where the parents are officially employed in Poland. The requirement for children aged 7 and older to attend Polish schools remains in effect.
Public Support and Recipient Statistics
Surveys show that 59.8% of Poles support President Nawrocki’s decision to veto the previous draft law on social assistance for Ukrainian refugees.
“At the same time, the President’s new draft law regarding social payments to Ukrainians is also in the Sejm. It specifically provides for maintaining the current level of support for Ukrainians until March 4, 2026 (as planned). At the same time, conditions for the payment of 800+ are established: dependence on the parents’ employment in Poland and the existing requirement for children (aged 7 and older) to attend Polish schools.”
As of July this year, 276,600 foreign children have benefited from the “800+” program in Poland, of which 224,700 are Ukrainians. Starting in June, Ukrainian refugees are entitled to receive this assistance only for children who attend Polish school or “zero class.” This requirement does not apply to younger children.