In Poland, starting from November 1, access for Ukrainian refugees to temporary accommodation centers will be restricted. Now only the most vulnerable groups in need of special assistance - the elderly, pregnant women, and people with disabilities - will be able to enter.
'After 120 days of staying in Poland, Ukrainians begin to cover part of their expenses on their own. Currently, more than half of the residents of the centers live in this way' - noted the spokesperson of the Masovian Voivodeship Joanna Bachanek.
It is indicated that six thousand Ukrainians who do not fall into the category of the most vulnerable will be able to take advantage of the program 'Together towards independence'. This initiative provides support for paying rent and learning the Polish language with funds from European sources.
These changes are aimed at relieving Poland's social system, but they are causing a wave of dissatisfaction among refugees who do not have stable incomes or their own housing. The revision of the accommodation system is an integral part of the long-term strategy for the integration of refugees into Polish society.
Poland is imposing restrictions on Ukrainian refugees, providing access only for the most vulnerable groups of people and offering alternative programs for others. These changes are aimed at alleviating the burden on the country's social system, but they also evoke impatient feelings among refugees who do not have stable incomes or housing. The reform of refugee accommodation is part of the long-term strategy for the integration of Ukrainians into Polish society.