In Poland, one-time financial assistance for Ukrainian refugees is canceled and a number of other restrictions are introduced
Polish Radio, referring to the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration of Poland, Maciej Duszczyk, reported on the cancellation of one-time financial assistance for Ukrainian refugees.
Earlier, newly arrived Ukrainians in Poland were entitled to one-time financial assistance in the amount of 300 zlotys (about 3,028 hryvnias as of today). According to Macei Duschyk, this payment has been suspended for new refugees. He explained that the number of new refugees is small, and the system of providing such assistance seems impractical. However, in case of deterioration of the situation in Ukraine, these instruments can be quickly restored on the basis of ministerial orders.
“There are not many new refugees, so in our opinion, as well as in the opinion of many observers, this system does not seem justified. But, God forbid, if something bad happened in Ukraine, then we will be able to return all these tools very quickly on the basis of ministerial orders”, – Duschyk explained.
Despite the cancellation of this assistance, the legislation continues temporary protection for Ukrainians until September 30, 2025. It is also possible to change the status from temporary protection to temporary residence for a period of three years.
However, according to changes in the legislation, starting next year, parents of Ukrainian children studying in Polish schools will be obliged to pay more than 800 zlotys.
The rules for Polish households hosting Ukrainian refugees have also been changed. They will no longer be able to receive 40 zlotys for each day each refugee stays in their private homes. This decision was made due to numerous abuses that occurred earlier.
“It will no longer be possible to receive 40 zlotys for each day, for each person who was in private homes. Unfortunately, here we have already dealt with very large abuses, so we decided to permanently suspend this system.” – explained the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration of Poland.
He also clarified that every person who is in a difficult humanitarian situation will be able to receive support in places of common residence.
These changes in the refugee support policy reflect the need to adapt the aid system to the current situation and ensure the efficient use of resources.
