Poland is undergoing significant changes in its migration and labor policies to address national security concerns, labor market demands, and integration challenges. The new Migration Strategy for 2025-2030 outlines a forward-thinking approach, balancing stricter regulations with controlled migration to foster sustainable growth.
Highlights of the Migration Strategy:
- Security First: The strategy prioritizes controlled migration by focusing on the purpose of entry, the scale of migration, and the countries of origin. This aims to safeguard national interests while allowing selective immigration.
- Regulated Entry: A new visa policy will introduce transparent, selective guidelines for economic and educational migration, ensuring only those who align with Poland’s goals gain entry.
- Revised Asylum Processes: To prevent misuse, the strategy proposes more control over asylum applications, enabling temporary suspensions for hybrid scenarios while protecting vulnerable groups.
- Labor Market Optimization: Foreign workers will fill gaps in specific deficit sectors. At the same time, measures will prevent fraudulent work applications that could facilitate illegal entry into Poland or other Schengen countries.
- Educational Migration Controls: Access to Poland’s education system will be closely monitored to prevent misuse for residence permits. Universities will also ensure transparency in their international student recruitment.
- Integration Principles: For the first time, Poland is introducing clear guidelines to support the integration of immigrants into society, ensuring they respect Polish culture and values.
- Citizenship and Repatriation: New provisions will streamline acquiring Polish citizenship and support the return of individuals of Polish descent under programs like the "Polish Card."
- Engagement with the Polish Diaspora: The government will foster closer cooperation with Polish communities abroad and support Polish migrants returning home.
These measures aim to create a secure, transparent migration system that benefits both Polish citizens and legal immigrants while addressing illegal migration concerns.
Updates in Labor Legislation:
Poland is also aligning with EU directives to enhance workplace diversity and conditions for skilled professionals:
- Gender Balance in Leadership: The Women on Boards Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2381) mandates transparent recruitment processes in listed companies to improve gender representation on corporate boards.
- Attracting Skilled Workers: The Directive (EU) 2021/1883, focused on the EU Blue Card, offers favorable conditions for highly qualified third-country nationals seeking employment in the EU, helping to address skill shortages.
Challenges and Opportunities:
While these changes aim to position Poland as a secure and competitive destination, stricter migration policies may impact the country’s ability to attract foreign talent. Additionally, businesses will need to adapt to evolving regulations to ensure compliance and sustainability.
Poland’s approach reflects a commitment to balancing security, economic needs, and social integration, but the success of these reforms will hinge on effective implementation and adaptability to future challenges.
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