Recent research by the Institute for Market Research and Social Sciences (IBRiS) in Poland found that more than 90% of Poles believe that Ukrainian refugees fleeing the ongoing war in their country should be accepted in Poland.
The European Commission’s website on integration, in a press release published on March 3, announced that around 58% of respondents to this survey agreed that all refugees from Ukraine should be welcomed in Poland, while 35% believe that only those most at risk and in urgent need should be accepted, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
On the other hand, only 3% of respondents are in favor of the creation of camps for Ukrainian refugees, and only 1% are against welcoming refugees in Poland and accompanying them.
These data show that the Poles strongly support the refugees fleeing the Russian invasion.
“The survey also reveals that most Poles are aware of the possibility of a mass migration of refugees from Ukraine to Poland. One in three expect millions to arrive, and another in three expect hundreds of thousands. According to Polish border services, between February 24 and March 3, more than 600,000 Ukrainian refugees – mostly women and children – entered Poland,” read the statement.
The survey was conducted on February 25 among 1,100 Polish adults.
Until 7 a.m. on March 2, the Polish government announced that more than 474,500 people have entered Poland.
Along with other neighboring countries of Ukraine, Poland has also greatly helped Ukrainian refugees by increasing the number of employees and keeping all border crossing points operational.
In addition, the Polish authorities have organized 27 reception points for refugees throughout the country.
“All people fleeing Ukraine from the armed conflict, who do not have a secure place of stay in Poland, can go to the reception point”, authorities added.
Two other neighboring countries, Moldova and Romania, also recorded high numbers of arrivals from Ukraine.
In addition, on March 1, more than 38,461 Ukrainian citizens flew to Romania and approximately 65,391 refugees entered Moldova.
Furthermore, in a press release of 28 February, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency announced that youThe agency monitors the situation in Ukraine and its border with EU member statesnoting its readiness to provide support.
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