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Poland Updates ISZTAR4 Customs Tariff to Add CBAM Codes for Cement Imports
Poland’s customs service has added a new ‘p12’ measure in the ISZTAR4 tariff, requiring cement importers to declare clinker content from 1 March 2026. The update prepares Poland for EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism reporting and could delay shipments if brokers fail to include the new codes. Businesses importing construction materials should amend documentation processes immediately.
Poland publishes landmark law phasing-out the 2022 “Special Act” for Ukrainian refugees
Poland has officially published a law that winds down the extraordinary protections granted to Ukrainians since 2022. From 5 March 2026 refugees must transition to regular residence-permit categories, while free healthcare and broad social benefits are restricted to vulnerable groups. Employers keep simplified hiring rules, but workers must update PESEL-UKR data and submit biometrics. The shift marks a move from emergency aid to structured integration and requires proactive compliance by HR and mobility teams.
Free healthcare for most adult Ukrainian refugees ends on 5 March – new rules explained
An expert breakdown of Poland’s new refugee law confirms that universal public healthcare for Ukrainians ends on 5 March 2026. Only minors, pregnant women, and other vulnerable categories will keep free NFZ coverage; all other adults must secure insurance through work or voluntary payments. HR teams must check payroll contributions and brief employees to avoid gaps in treatment.
More Poles leave Sweden than arrive for first time since 2011, SCB data show
Sweden’s 2025 migration statistics, published 24 February 2026, show a net loss of 349 Poles – ending a decade-and-a-half of steady inflows. Weaker Swedish labour demand and Poland’s robust job market are driving the shift. Employers with cross-border operations must adapt salary offers and ensure staff handle Swedish de-registration to avoid tax complications.
Poland’s January unemployment edges down to 4.9 % – officials eye foreign-worker quotas
GUS figures published 24 February 2026 put Poland’s January unemployment at 4.9 percent, underscoring persistent labour shortages in key industrial regions. Businesses are calling for higher foreign-worker quotas and faster permit processing, while mobility teams should expect longer lead-times for assignments starting in mid-2026.