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Poland Extends Support for 1 Million Ukrainian Refugees

2/23/2026

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Poland's President Karol Nawrocki signed a law on February 19 that folds Ukrainian refugee support into the general Law on the Protection of Foreigners.
The change ends the 2022 framework.
The extension to March 4, 2027 is included.
Poland requires a 30-day deadline to apply for a PESEL identification number.
Poland currently hosts nearly 1 million Ukrainian refugees.

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Story summary

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki signed a law on February 19 that folds Ukrainian refugee support into the general Law on the Protection of Foreigners.
The change ends the 2022 framework.
The extension to March 4, 2027 is included.
Poland requires a 30-day deadline to apply for a PESEL identification number.
Poland currently hosts nearly 1 million Ukrainian refugees.