Ukrainians remain by far the largest immigrant group, followed by Belarusians
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Protests against anti-Ukrainian violence held in 25 Polish cities
Police data show that reported hate crimes against Ukrainians in Poland are up 30% this year.
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Polish opposition calls for deportation of Ukrainian conscription-age men not working legally
The proposal was criticised by the government, which called it “absurd” and “disgusting”.
Record number of Poles opposed to Ukraine’s EU membership
Support for Ukraine’s accession remains a majority view but has dropped from 90% after Russia’s 2022 invasion.
Reported hate crimes against Ukrainians in Poland up 30% this year
The figures come following a number of recent high-profile cases of verbal and physical attacks against Ukrainians.
Five detained over brutal attack on Ukrainians in Warsaw as mayor blames right-wing rhetoric
Three Ukrainians were attacked, one of whom was hospitalised with a fractured skull.
Two million foreigners now legally resident in Poland, making up 5% of the population
Ukrainians are by far the largest national group, followed by Belarusians and Indians.
Poles’ dislike of Americans, Jews and Ukrainians on the rise, survey shows
But Russians, Belarusians and Roma remain the most disliked national and ethnic groups in Poland.
Poland plans to end special support for Ukrainian refugees
“We can now phase out these extraordinary measures and move from temporary solutions to systemic ones,” says the government.
Poland forcibly deported twice as many immigrants in 2025 as in 2024
The government this year pledged to step up deportations of immigrants who break the law.
Ukrainian foreign minister urges Poland to act against xenophobia after bullying case
The case comes amid declining public support for Ukraine in Poland.
Security service chief appeals to Ukrainians in Poland not to work as paid Russian agents
Russia regularly recruits Ukrainians in Poland to carry out espionage and sabotage.
Polish far right criticises introduction of Ukrainian as option in high-school leaving exams
From this school year, Ukrainian can be chosen as a foreign language.
“Ukrainians cannot be allowed representation in Polish parliament,” says far-right leader
His remarks come in the context of discussions over plans to toughen the criteria for foreigners to obtain Polish citizenship.
