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Polish Cabinet Approves Bill to Loosen Language Rules for Foreign Students and Researchers
Poland’s government has sent parliament a bill amending the Polish Language Act and NAWA charter to let universities teach full programmes in English and give foreign researchers multi-year, digital residence permits. The reform, approved by the cabinet on 10 March, would cut red tape for overseas students and academics, supporting Poland’s drive to become a regional R&D hub.
EuroGastro 2026 Opens in Warsaw, Triggering Visa Surge for HORECA Suppliers
Warsaw’s EuroGastro fair began on 10 March, drawing thousands of international HORECA buyers and pushing Polish consulates to fast-track a record number of business Schengen visas. The event signals renewed demand for trade-show travel to Poland but exposes pinch points in digital visa scheduling and temporary-import logistics.
Plenary Vote Set for EU-Wide Talent Pool to Tackle Skills Gaps
The European Parliament scheduled a 9 March 2026 vote on the Regulation creating an EU-level Talent Pool platform. Poland plans to join, giving companies a one-stop shop for recruiting non-EU experts and enabling easier intra-EU moves after a year. Businesses should prepare for new GDPR, salary-threshold and digital-workflow requirements ahead of the Pool’s expected 2027 launch.
EU Parliament Committee Backs New Return System for Irregular Migrants
LIBE MEPs adopted a report on 9 March 2026 that would scrap the 2008 Return Directive and create a single EU system for returning irregular migrants. Poland will have to adapt Border Guard and Foreigners Office procedures, but the text also builds in a 60-day job-search grace period that benefits international assignees. The move signals stricter, faster enforcement but with harmonised safeguards.
EU Ministers Debate Posting of Third-Country Nationals at EPSCO Council
At the EPSCO (Social Policy) Council on 9 March 2026, ministers—prodded by Poland—called for clearer EU rules on posting third-country nationals. The Commission will issue guidance by June and may amend the Posting of Workers Directive. Polish employers should tighten compliance procedures and prepare for automated data-sharing via the IMI system.
Macroeconomic Dialogue Highlights AI’s Impact on EU Labour Mobility
During the EU’s Macroeconomic Dialogue on 9 March 2026, ministers and social partners agreed that AI-enabled remote work is redrawing labour-mobility patterns. Poland highlighted the need to retain skilled Ukrainian refugees, while business groups called for barriers to cross-border tele-work to be scrapped. Firms should expect new rules on wage parity and social-security coverage for remote staff.