– The Entrepreneurship Council has accepted with concern the decision to veto the amendment of the Act governing the position of Ukrainian citizens in Poland – the signatories of the appeal declare. “We are aware that this is simply a socially and politically delicate area, but it is crucial for the Polish economy to regulate this issue rapidly and responsibly.
Business indicates on 3 main issues requiring urgent regulation
- Regulation of residence rules – extending temporary protection and clearly defining the position of Ukrainian citizens in Poland is simply a condition for the functioning of the state. The deficiency of fresh regulations, which will consequence in the request for the administration of hundreds of cases individually, threatens to paralyze offices, extend procedures and legal uncertainty for both Ukrainian citizens and public institutions.
- Regulating access to the labour market is crucial for maintaining the legal employment of Ukrainians after 30 September. The absence of an extension of regulation threatens to have dramatic consequences for tens of thousands of companies. Poland presently has more than 1 million Ukrainian citizens working legally, representing almost 6% of the full labour market. The legal work of Ukrainians is real gross to the budget exceeding PLN 15 billion, 5 times the social benefits received, as well as Poland's GDP growth by nearly 2% in 2024.
- Rational access to social benefits – Non-application of the rules on the continuation of social support (including access to wellness care, education or household benefits) based on the existing solutions means a legal gap and the hazard that hundreds of thousands of people will lose basic social security. This is simply a possible humanitarian problem, but besides a threat to social stability, to the education and wellness system.
– As an Entrepreneurship Council We are ready for a constructive dialog with the government, parliament and president in order to find a sustainable solution that takes into account the best interests of Poland, the European Union and Ukraine – we read the appeal. – Poland has been providing shelter and support to millions of citizens since 2022 Ukraine fleeing the war. The heart reflex of millions of Poles and the strategy of social benefits and access to the labour marketplace is simply a Polish contribution to building a post-war unchangeable governance in our part of Europe. We can't throw it away. – emphasize the signatories to the letter.
See the position of the Enterprise Council
Business Council is a forum of cooperation of representatives of the 9 largest organisations representing entrepreneurs and employers in Poland. Originally established on 17 November 2003, it was revived on 24 March 2020 to rescue the Polish economy threatened by pandemic and recession. The Council represents nearly 330 000 employers with more than 8 million employees. The Presidency of the Council shall be word of office. The Council is presently chaired by the ABSL. Members: Association of Business Services Leaders (ABSL), Business Centre Club, Federation of Polish Entrepreneurs, Confederation of Leviathan, National Chamber of Commerce, Polish Business Council, Employers of Poland, Association of Polish Banks, Association of Polish Crafts.
Confederation of Leviathan
