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The Polish Economy Has Surprised Us Many Times Before
Over 420,000 Ukrainians have already received work permits under simplified regulations. More than 14,000 have established companies in Poland. And this is their contribution to our economy.
Magdalena Rzeczkowska in an interview with Paweł Czuryło
Magdalena Rzeczkowska Minister of Finance. From 2020 to 2022 Secretary of State at the Ministry of Finance and Head of the National Revenue Administration
Magdalena Rzeczkowska Minister of Finance. From 2020 to 2022 Secretary of State at the Ministry of Finance and Head of the National Revenue Administration
How much has the war in Ukraine already cost Poland?
According to Polish Economic Institute estimates, in 2022, the value of both public aid for refugees and private support amounted to approximately 1% of GDP, not including military aid. This is first and foremost our moral duty. As many as three-quarters of Poles have participated in helping refugees and donated a total of PLN 9‒10 billion. We have passed the test of solidarity once again. It is wonderful that we can open our hearts to people who are fighting for their freedom. I am proud of Poland and the Poles. Moreover, the longer Ukraine fights, the safer our country is. Let us also remember that refugees integrate quickly into the Polish labour market.
