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Most Poles say Ukrainian refugees are good for economy: survey

28.02.2023 13:45
Nearly 54 percent of Poles say Ukrainian refugees are a boon to the economy, a survey has found.
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Meanwhile, over 32 percent disagree, according to the study by pollster United Surveys commissioned by Dziennik Gazeta Prawna daily and broadcaster RMF FM.

Around 14 percent of those surveyed were undecided when asked if the presence of Ukrainian refugees was beneficial to the Polish economy, the pollster said.

The poll was carried out from February 17 to 19 on a sample of 1,000 respondents, state news agency PAP reported on Tuesday.

According to a separate survey published earlier this month, 78 percent of Poles are in favour of accepting refugees from war-torn Ukraine.

A deputy prime minister said in December that Poland was home to more than 2 million Ukrainians after many who had fled Russia's invasion moved on to other countries or decided to return to Ukraine.

More than 10 million people have crossed into Poland from Ukraine since Russia invaded its neighbour on February 24, 2022, the Polish Border Guard agency reported on Tuesday.

In March last year, Poland enacted a measure to offer wide-ranging support to Ukrainians escaping the Russian invasion of their country.

The measure grants them residence rights and ensures access to educationhealthcare and social benefits.

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Source: PAP