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Poland’s Foreign Workforce Reaches 1.13 Million, Up 7.1% Year on Year

A record 1.13 million foreign nationals were working in Poland at the end of February 2026, around 75,000 more than a year earlier. Foreign labour is becoming an increasingly important part of the country’s workforce, particularly in manufacturing, logistics, construction and business support services. Ukrainian nationals remain by far the largest group, accounting for nearly 68% of all foreign workers.

Foreign Employment in Poland Rises 7.1% to Record 1.13 Million

The number of foreign nationals working in Poland reached a record 1.13 million at the end of February 2026, rising 7.1% year-on-year, according to Statistics Poland (GUS). Ukrainian citizens remained by far the largest group, while foreign workers continued to play a particularly important role in manufacturing, logistics, construction and business support services.

Military Schengen Could Take Effect in 2028, EU Parliament Negotiator Says

The European Union has begun interinstitutional negotiations on its proposed Military Mobility Regulation, commonly described as a “military Schengen”. The legislation is intended to...

Poland’s Foreign Trade Deficit Reaches PLN 12.5 Billion

Poland’s foreign trade deficit in goods reached PLN 12.5 billion in the first five months of 2026, even though exports and imports grew at...

Poland’s Labour Market Relies on 1.12 Million Foreign Workers

At the end of January 2026, 1,119,036 foreigners were working in Poland, an increase of 7.1% year on year, although the figure was 1.9%...

European Parliament Approves Canada’s Participation in SAFE Defence Programme

On 20 May, the European Parliament formally approved Canada’s accession to the SAFE programme. This means that Canada will be able to participate in...

Future EU Enlargement Still Uncertain as Political Disputes Intensify

At present, there are no conditions for a formal enlargement of the European Union, according to Andrzej Halicki, a Member of the European Parliament...

The EU Crisis Centre Intervenes Dozens of Times Each Year, Deploying Specialized Response Teams to Disaster Areas

Firefighters battling record-breaking forest fires, thousands of evacuated patients from Ukraine, and assistance during massive floods in Spain — these are just some of...

Unequal Starting Points: Foreigners Face Divergent Paths into the Polish Labour Market

Not every foreigner in Poland starts from the same place. For some, the path to employment is straightforward and fast — for others, it...

“The Human Rights Situation in Belarus Remains Dramatic” – warns Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

“The human rights situation in Belarus remains catastrophic,” says Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, leader of the Belarusian democratic opposition. She stresses that repressions following the protests...

Foreign Citizens Received Over PLN 1.6 Billion Under Poland’s 800+ Family Program in the First Half of 2025

In the first half of 2025, Poland’s Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) paid PLN 1.613 billion in “Rodzina 800+” (Family 800+) benefits to more than...

Polish Schools Host Record Number of Ukrainian Students, But Dropout Risk Remains High

There are currently 353,000 foreign students attending educational institutions in Poland, including 237,000 in primary and secondary schools. The majority – more than 202,000...

Donald Tusk at the Warsaw Security Forum: “Ukraine Can Win This War”

On September 29, 2025, during the Warsaw Security Forum organized by the Casimir Pulaski Foundation, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized that the war...

EU Solidarity Fund: Poland to Receive €76 Million for Flood Recovery

In July, the European Parliament approved the release of €280.7 million from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to support six countries affected by devastating...
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