Meanwhile, a group of almost 50 NGOs, including Amnesty International, has called on the prime minister not to go ahead with the plans.
immigration
Poland to suspend asylum rights as part of tougher migration policy to “regain control” of borders
“I will demand recognition of this decision in Europe,” declared Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
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Main opposition parties reject PM’s invitation to discuss EU migration pact
The meeting went ahead anyway, with empty chairs left to represent the missing parties.
Number of foreign workers registered in Poland passes one million
“The Polish labour market is becoming more and more attractive to foreigners,” says the head of the state Social Insurance Institution (ZUS).
Number of foreigners with residence permits in Poland triples to 1.66 million
The majority of the increase is accounted for by Ukrainian refugees, though other forms of migration to Poland have also been rising rapidly.
Poland issues EU’s most residence permits to immigrants for fifth year running
Poland issued almost one million first residence permits to non-EU immigrants, more than twice as many as any other member state.
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Number of Georgian immigrants in Poland quadruples in three years
The latest data on residence permits shows Georgians to be Poland’s fourth-largest group of arrivals.
Poland issues EU’s most residence permits to immigrants for fourth year running
The country has also received its highest number of asylum applications in five years, amid a surge in refugees from Afghanistan and Belarus.
Almost half a million foreigners with residence permits in Poland, up 13% since start of 2020
The data confirm that Poland’s recent unprecedented wave of immigration has continued amid the pandemic.
Number of immigrant workers in Poland growing at “record rate”
Poland has had one of the EU’s highest levels of immigration in recent years.
Census will bring Poland demographic clarity amid falling births and rising immigration
Tim Judah
It will show to what extent Poland is becoming like a rich western country.
Government entices foreign doctors to Poland with “simplified procedure” and “decent earnings”
The health minister handed medical licences to five Belarusian and Ukrainian doctors who have completed the new process.
Poland issues EU’s most residence permits to immigrants for third year running
Poland issued almost 725,000 first residence permits to non-EU citizens.
