During the Tuesday's government meeting, among others, the issue of the extension of the energy price frost by the end of 2025 and the changes in the rules for granting the benefit 800 plus for citizens from outside the European Union were discussed. The fresh regulations are to link the right to support with the professional activity of parents and the attendance of children in Polish schools.
We will present a task in which 800 plus will be an entitlement for Ukrainians and Ukrainians who work – announced the Prime Minister before the meeting, pointing out that the benefit would besides benefit those who are in a situation that makes it impossible to work.
Besides, you'll gotta work and pay taxes so you can usage 800 plus if you're a foreigner. We list Ukrainians on a scale basis, the number of people curious in this state support – explained Donald Tusk.
Donald Tusk on equality
The Prime Minister stressed that the debate on migration and social policy should not be utilized as a reason for attacks on Ukrainian citizens. In his opinion, everyone in Poland should be subject to the same rules – foreigners cannot be treated better than Poles, but this cannot be the basis for hostility towards Ukrainians. The Prime Minister besides pointed out that supporting Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression straight translates into the safety of Poland. He stressed that Kiev needed constant support from all over the West and assured that Poland would consistently strengthen its commitment.
The Prime Minister's words were a consequence to the veto of president Karol Nawrocki towards 1 of the government projects. Donald Tusk besides expressed strong criticism of this decision.
The government will fix the mess caused by veto. I'm not gonna let people be victims of individual having this thought of holding a presidential office, which is to block the government's work. He said.
Karol Nawrocki without exception
According to the presidential proposal, so that citizens of Ukraine can receive a benefit of 800 plus, they must live in Poland with their kid and pay pension and pension contributions from at least half of the minimum wage, or PLN 2333 gross. In addition, a kid must attend a kindergarten or school if required by school. If any of these conditions is not fulfilled, the Social Insurance Institution may revoke the right to benefit.
The task does not supply for exceptions or random situations. It is intended to fulfill the promise from the electoral campaign, besides declared by Rafał Trzaskowski, which indicated that social benefits to Ukrainians should be granted only to those who live, work and pay taxes in Poland.
