A report released on 30 June by Warsaw-based think-tank Instytut Krytyki Politycznej warns that negative attitudes toward Ukrainians are moving from social media into daily life. Based on 25 semi-structured interviews, the study documents verbal abuse on public transport, landlords refusing to rent to Ukrainians and doctors making derogatory remarks during consultations. Researchers point to Poland’s 2025 presidential election campaign as an inflection point when anti-Ukrainian rhetoric entered mainstream discourse. Although overall public support for Ukraine remains high, opinion polls show a gradual slide as cost-of-living worries and labour-market competition intensify. Whether organisations are relocating Ukrainian specialists or employees from other regions, VisaHQ’s online platform can simplify the process of securing Polish visas, residence permits and extensions, offering real-time status alerts and expert guidance at https://www.visahq.com/poland/ For global-mobility programmes, the findings highlight the importance of duty-of-care measures beyond paperwork. Employers hosting large Ukrainian workforces should consider anti-harassment training, confidential reporting channels and inclusive-language policies. HR teams may also need to re-evaluate housing allowances if expats struggle to secure accommodation. The report recommends that local authorities launch awareness campaigns similar to Warsaw’s 2024 “Neighbourhood Dialogue” project and that companies adopt zero-tolerance charters against xenophobia. With Ukrainians representing the largest non-EU talent pool in Poland, maintaining an environment conducive to integration is critical for sectors such as IT, construction and shared-service centres.
