The Ukrainian Embassy in Poland has released an official explanation regarding President Karol Nawrocki’s decision to veto changes to the special law regulating assistance to Ukrainian citizens on Polish territory.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Features of the Special Law and Protection Status
According to the diplomatic agency, the special law defines the mechanisms for implementing the rights of temporarily displaced persons from Ukraine in accordance with European Union legislation. The document is in effect in Poland until September 30, 2025.
At the same time, the Council of the European Union has extended the temporary protection regime for Ukrainians until March 4, 2027. This decision is mandatory for all EU member states, including Poland. Its implementation is ensured by national laws, and its application must be direct.
“The Ukrainian Embassy in the Republic of Poland is monitoring the situation’s development, is in constant contact with Polish authorities, and will promptly inform Ukrainian citizens about official decisions. We recommend that Ukrainian citizens refrain from hasty decisions, particularly regarding changes to their legal status in the Republic of Poland,” states the diplomatic agency.
Rights of Ukrainians in Poland and Prospects for Social Assistance
The embassy emphasizes that each individual situation requires separate consultation with a legal expert. Currently, Ukrainians with protection status in Poland until the end of September 2025 are entitled to a monthly allowance of 800 zlotys per child and can access the education and healthcare systems free of charge on equal terms with Polish families.
The bill, previously supported by the center-left coalition of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, proposed extending social payments for refugees from Ukraine until March 2026. However, President Karol Nawrocki vetoed this document, suggesting limiting assistance only to those Ukrainian citizens who are officially employed in Poland. A new presidential bill has already been prepared and submitted to parliament for consideration.
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine in 2022, Poland has accepted about one million refugees, mostly women and children. Poland remains one of Ukraine’s main partners and an important transit corridor for Western assistance.