Imigranci z Ukrainy w Polsce. Działania integracyjne na przykładzie samorządu województwa pomorskiego
Immigrants from Ukraine in Poland. Integration activities on the example of the local government of the Pomeranian Voivodeship

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of the article is to analyze Poland’s migration policy with a particular focus onPoland’s immigration policy towards migrants from Ukraine on the example of the activities ofthe local government of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. Changes in Polish migration policy arepresented, the activities of the local government of Pomorskie Voivodeship aimed at adapta-tion and integration of immigrants/refugees from Ukraine into Polish society are presented.The article puts forward the thesis that changes in Polish migration policy are related to demo-graphic problems and the needs of the labor market in Poland. The migration crisis in 2015influenced changes in legal regulations facilitating the possibility for immigrants from Ukraineto settle and work in Poland. The Act of March 12, 2022 on assistance to citizens of Ukraine inconnection with the armed conflict on the territory of that country confirmed Poland’s open-ness to newcomers from Ukraine. In the Pomeranian Voivodeship, a resolution of the Board ofPome­ ra­ nian Voivodeship established a Task Force for Regional Migration Policy, whose tasksinclude the exchange of information, activities in the field of integration of immigrants, expe-rience between local, national and international local government units. In the DevelopmentStrategy of the Pomeranian Voivodeship 2030 in the strategic objective 2 “Open Regional Com-munity” – presents the essence of systemic integration of immigrants at the same time the pro-ject – “­ Pomerania with Ukraine” on counteracting the effects of the crisis caused by the armedconflict on the territory of Ukraine is implemented on an emergency basis.

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