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flag Polish anti-Ukrainian sentiment rises under new president, threatening rights of 1M refugees vital to economy.

flag Anti-Ukrainian sentiment has risen in Poland since nationalist leader Karol Nawrocki became president in May 2025, with Ukrainian refugees reporting increased discrimination, including verbal abuse and bullying, prompting many to hide their language and accent. flag Once a strong supporter of Ukraine, Poland now faces growing political and public pressure to restrict benefits and residency rights for over a million Ukrainian refugees who have contributed an estimated 2.7% to the country’s GDP and filled critical labor shortages. flag President Nawrocki has not signed a bill to extend their protected residency status, demanding changes to limit access to child benefits, despite warnings from economists and business leaders that such a move would harm the economy and destabilize a key workforce. flag While Ukrainians are more likely to be employed than native Poles and actively integrate, nationalist rhetoric blames them for social strain and crime, fueling tensions ahead of a September 30 deadline.

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