The situation of refugees in Poland in the years 2013–2016 – the scale of the problem and the scope of the social support
The situation of refugees in Poland in the years 2013–2016 – the scale of the problem and the scope of the social support

Summary/Abstract: Migration is a big challenge to the contemporary Europe, including Poland as well. Although in Poland this phenomenon is still marginal, as compared with the situation in other EU countries, there are some activities undertaken here to get prepared to receive people seeking refugee status. Th e present paper aims at presenting the most recent statistical data on the numbers of people seeking asylum in Poland, as well as describing forms of protection offered to foreigners with a special focus on the international protection application procedures. Th e discussion is complemented with an analysis of social assistance guaranteed by regulations in force which is offered to people seeking international protection and a picture of the real situation of refugees and people seeking asylum in Poland.

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