The bill now passes to opposition-aligned President Karol Nawrocki, who vetoed an earlier version because it did not include such conditionality.
immigration
Poland issues fewest residence permits to immigrants in ten years
The 488,846 permits issued by Poland in 2024 was still the third highest number in the EU.
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Over 25,000 using Poland’s income tax relief for those returning from emigration
The scheme can be used by those who return to Poland after spending at least three years abroad.
Poland’s EU-funded foreigner integration centres have stirred controversy – and misinformation
Małgorzata Tomczak
Opposition figures have falsely claimed the centres are intended to house irregular immigrants.
German court rules against sending asylum seekers back to Poland at border
However, Germany’s interior minister insists that the practice will continue.
Poland introduces tougher new rules for foreign students and economic migrants
“This is another step towards regaining control over migration and increasing the safety of Poles,” says the government.
Thousands march against immigration in Warsaw
“We do not agree to this social engineering project that has destroyed the countries of western Europe,” declared the organiser.
Polish province refuses to establish EU-funded migrant integration centres
Protests against the centres, 49 of which are supposed to be established in Poland, have taken place in a number of cities.
Poland detains officials accused of corruptly helping 12,500 immigrants obtain visas
The group allegedly provided false employment information to facilitate entry for immigrants from Asia, Africa and Ukraine.
Poland introduces law allowing suspension of asylum rights
Such action can be taken in response to the “instrumentalisation of migration”, as has been happening on the border with Belarus.
Asylum applications in Poland rose to new high in 2024
Over 15,000 people applied for asylum in Poland in 2024, 72% more than a year earlier.
Majority of Poles favour reintroducing border controls within EU to curb migration, finds poll
Any such measure, if introduced long term, would effectively end the Schengen Area that currently offers travel across most of Europe without border checks.
Police deny opposition leader’s claim that “migrants are occupying buildings in Warsaw”
The interior minister has accused Kaczyński of seeking to “spread fear”.
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A stormy start to a much-needed debate on migration in Poland [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles
Poland is already a country of mass immigration, but politicians have been reluctant to acknowledge it.
