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Poland, Hungary Tighten Non-EU Work Rules, Growth at Risk

7/22/2026

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Poland’s government cut non-EU work permits by 22 % for 2025.
Hungary stopped issuing visas to the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia in June 2026.
Surveys in early 2026 showed about two-thirds of Poles and nearly half of Hungarians favor stricter limits on non-EU migrants.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) economist Marcin Tomaszewski warned that fewer workers will slow growth and raise pension and health costs.

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Poland’s government cut non-EU work permits by 22 % for 2025.
Hungary stopped issuing visas to the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia in June 2026.
Surveys in early 2026 showed about two-thirds of Poles and nearly half of Hungarians favor stricter limits on non-EU migrants.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) economist Marcin Tomaszewski warned that fewer workers will slow growth and raise pension and health costs.