The Polish government delegation discusses the issues related to the Russian aggression against Ukraine with the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Eduard Heger. Also discussed are the ways in which European countries respond to these unlawful actions and the forms of support for the neighbor under attack.

During the consultations, issues were discussed related to energy and economic policy, as well as the increase in energy prices in the European Union. The agenda of the talks also included the following areas: environment, transport, regional policy, agriculture and family and social policy.

Aid for Ukrainian citizens

The Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg, in her conversation with the Ukrainian Minister of Labor, Social Affairs and Family, Milan Krajniak, raised the topic of the Polish government's support for the citizens of Ukraine.

“The most important are long-term activities, involving the inclusion of adults in our labor market and the youngest Ukrainians into the education and health care system. This is facilitated by low unemployment and the introduced simplifications. The special act helped over 80,000 citizens of Ukraine find jobs in Poland”, says Minister Marlena Maląg.

Poland has been prepared for a possible refugee crisis even before the Russian aggression against our eastern neighbor. This made it possible to quickly organize help for people who took refuge in our country.

The activities were facilitated by the Act on Assistance to Ukrainian Citizens, which allows our neighbors to stay legally in Poland. Thanks to this they can, inter alia, undertake employment or continue education. Importantly, the government also provides financial aid to people who have provided accommodations to Ukrainian citizens.

So far, over 2.8 million refugees have entered Poland. In total, approximately 4.9 million Ukrainian citizens have already fled from the war. It is the largest exodus of people in Europe since the end of World War II. That is why Poland's actions are aimed at ensuring that the European Union takes joint responsibility for the situation of people who enter its territory as a result of Russian aggression.