Half of refugees from Ukraine plan to return to their homeland
The latest public opinion research indicates that 51 percent of refugees from Ukraine currently residing in Poland plan to return to their country. These results show how large a portion of those who found shelter along the Vistula River tie their future to their homeland despite the ongoing war.
At the same time, the data show that the decision to return is a complex process for many people. Only 8 percent of respondents declared that they are ready to leave Poland in the near future. Most refugees are still waiting for a more stable security situation and an improvement in living conditions in Ukraine.
Experts emphasize that the key factor influencing decisions to return is the development of the situation on the front lines and the possibility of rebuilding infrastructure in Ukrainian cities. For many families, issues such as children's education and access to medical care, which are currently provided by Polish institutions, are also significant.
This situation remains an important challenge for Polish social policy. Authorities and non-governmental organizations continue to support refugees in the process of integrating into the labor market and learning the Polish language, which allows them to live with dignity in Poland until they decide to return home.