The Polish PiS Proposes the Deportation of Ukrainian Men Without Legal Work to Ukraine

Initiative for the Deportation of Ukrainian Men of Draft Age

According to ХВИЛЯ: The Polish party Law and Justice (PiS) proposed at a program convention in Warsaw to deport Ukrainian men of draft age living in Poland without legal work back to Ukraine. This initiative exclusively concerns men who do not have official employment. The project also includes the creation of deportation centers to expedite the relevant procedures. The information was confirmed by PiS Deputy Chairman Tobiash Bocheński.

Situation of Ukrainian Labor Migrants in Poland

According to data from the Polish Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy, in 2025, there were slightly over 11,000 registered unemployed Ukrainians in the country. While the agency did not disclose the distribution of the unemployed by gender, estimates suggest that the majority of them are women. Men working without official documentation in what is known as the 'gray zone' could also be subject to deportation.

The convention, which took place before the new government, was the first meeting in a series summarizing the programmatic work of PiS. The event was attended by party leader Jarosław Kaczyński and Przemysław Czarnek, who was designated as a candidate for the position of Prime Minister. The convention occurred exactly a year after President Karol Nawrocki took the oath, and PiS circles consider his victory their own success.

“For Central and Eastern Europe to be safe and free, Ukraine must win.”

Tobiash Bocheński

Bocheński also added that 'they will have the opportunity to fight for their homeland, so the horrors of this war end as quickly as possible.'

It should be noted that earlier the publication Hvylya reported that there would be no ban on entry to Poland for men of draft age.

This initiative is part of a broader policy of Poland regarding Ukrainian refugees and labor migrants residing in the country. It reflects not only economic but also security aspects, as the Polish authorities aim to ensure stability in the region. The deportation of Ukrainians without legal work may resonate in society and impact relations between Poland and Ukraine, especially in the context of the ongoing war. Additionally, this proposal could have consequences for the Ukrainian community in Poland, which has already faced numerous challenges during the war.