Polish aid for Ukrainians should be the same as for Belarusians

After the rigged elections in Belarus, Poland provided aid to around 20,000 Belarusian citizens. Some of them received humanitarian visas, some applied for international protection, and others entered our country based on the Poland Business Harbor program.

"The citizens of Ukraine will turn to Poland for the same help, and in the event of an escalating conflict, they can go abroad at any time. Our country will be the first choice for them, so we should take care of an appropriate strategy that will allow us to safely accommodate those seeking refuge. Those in need may be from 1 to even 3 million," Tomasz Hanczarek, President of the Management Board of Personnel Service, said.

In his opinion, it should be ensured that the Ukrainians and their families who come to us have the opportunity to smoothly join our society and find a job here. Especially since our economy needs it.

"Our labor market can absorb approximately 0.5 million employees within six months, and another 200,000 at a later stage. Hence, a total of 700,000 people can find not only shelter but also work with us," Hanczarek added.

(WBJ)