Poland tightens welfare conditions for Ukrainian refugees (euobserver.com)

• Since March 2026: Ukrainians in Poland need employment for family allowances and housing aid.
• Free collective accommodation only for severely disabled, torture survivors, or pregnant women.
• Government cites stabilization and cost-cutting; critics question savings as Ukrainians contribute economically.
• Poland hosts nearly 1 million Ukrainian refugees; Germany 1.3 million; temporary protection until May 2027.

"Since March 2026, Ukrainians under temporary protection in Poland must be employed to receive family allowances and housing support. Free collective accommodation is restricted to the severely disabled, torture survivors, or pregnant women. The government cites stabilization and cost-cutting. Numbers remain high: Germany hosts 1.3 million, Poland hosts nearly one million. Temporary protection runs until May 2027."