President Karol Nawrocki announced the end of social support for non-employed Ukrainians in Poland, announcing a sharp stance towards flagplantation and changes in citizenship principles.
End of society for non-working Ukrainians
The President stressed that the payment of the 800+ benefit should be granted only to those Ukrainians who have taken up work in Poland or are active in economic activity here. This means moving away from solutions introduced after the outbreak of the war, which enabled wide access to social assistance. – "First Poland, first Poles" – declared Nawrocki.
Correction example: provision of 800+
- So far entitled: all Ukrainian citizens legally residing in Poland
- After the changes: only persons working or doing business
- Some politicians have repeatedly called for such a solution, but only a presidential veto paved the way for him
Signed and vetoed laws
In recent days, the president has examined eight laws, five of which he signed and three vetoed.
Signed laws:
- Two Teacher's Card Act
- Natural Fertiliser Storage Act
- Drug refund and healthcare law
- Act amending banking law – allowing heirs to launch "sleep deposits"
Vegetative projects:
- Amendment of the Tax Penal Code and the Tax Ordinance (reduction of penalties for tax offences)
- Deregulation in energy
- Amendment of the Law on Assistance to Ukrainian Citizens
New Citizens' Project: tougher rules
President Nawrocki announced his own draft law on citizenship.
- Extension of the period required to obtain citizenship from 3 to 10 years
- Penalty for illegally crossing the border increased to 5 years in prison
- It concerns all foreigners, not just Ukrainians
Flag Stop
The President also announces firm action against flagism:
- Comparing flag symbols with Nazi and Communist symbols in the penal code
- Corrections in the IPN Act concerning CNS–UPA crimes
- Objective: to eliminate Russian propaganda, Polish-Ukrainian partnership based on respect
Social justification for changes
The President referred to a change in the social and financial situation of a state driven by public debate. He recalled that Poles were helping Ukrainians in need, but social justice is now a priority.
Comment by Prime Minister Donald Tusk
Unfortunately Prime Minister Donald Tusk has not yet publicly commented on the new proposals of President Karol Nawrocki. Fortunately, in the X archive (formerly Twitter), his archival entry was preserved in which he supported the idea of restrictions in 800+ for foreigners during the presidential campaign.
Key Presidential Decisions August 25, 2025
| Act | Signature/Vetation | Main changes or reasons |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher card | Signature | Elimination of black hours |
| Banking law | Signature | Derivatives |
| Ukrainian Aid Act | Veto | End of the Social for Unemployed |
| Tax Penal Code | Veto | Opposition to reduction of penalties |
| Nationality | The President's Project | 10 years, punishment abroad, flag-stop |
Karol Nawrocki's decisions are a signal of change in politics towards foreigners and Ukrainians – work, responsibility and clear opposition to extremism become a priority. The President has set aside reforms which he believes serve the Polish community and justice.
