--- title: "Rise of Xenophobia in Poland: 67% of Poles Support Deportation of Unemployed Ukrainians" description: "🇵🇱 Sociological shock in Poland: 67% of Poles support the deportation of unemployed Ukrainian men. 📊 IBRiS poll reveals a deep divide in society: - 80% of Poles over 50 are \"FOR\". - Only 43% of young people (18-29 years old) support the idea. 🗳️ Initiative by the \"Law and Justice\" party against the backdrop of Eurostat data on the reduction of refugees. #Poland #Ukraine #Migration #Politics" date: 2026-08-12T08:32:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/rise-of-xenophobia-in-poland-67-of-poles-support-deportation-of-unemployed-ukrainians tags: [ukraine-war, poland, migration, social-survey, pis-party] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Rise of Xenophobia in Poland: 67% of Poles Support Deportation of Unemployed Ukrainians ![Person with a Ukrainian flag in front of a 'Square of Free Ukraine' sign in Poland, illustrating the theme of xenophobia and support for deporting unemployed Ukrainians.](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/12/poll-67-poles-support-deportation-of-unemployed-ukrainian-men/poll-67-poles-support-deportation-of-unemployed-ukrainian-men-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - 67.2% of Poles support the deportation of unemployed Ukrainian men. - Support for the initiative grows with age: from 43% among young people to 80% among people over 50. - The initiative comes from the "Law and Justice" party and concerns men of conscription age. - The number of Ukrainians under temporary protection in Poland decreased by 0.7% in June 2026. ### Poll Results: Majority in Favor of Deportation Poland has recorded a significant rise in public support for radical measures regarding Ukrainian migrants. According to the results of a recent sociological study conducted by the IBRiS agency for the newspaper Rzeczpospolita, 67.2% of Polish citizens support the deportation of Ukrainian men who do not have legal employment. Only 23.4% of respondents spoke out against this initiative. The remaining participants found it difficult to answer or took a neutral position. The study was conducted between August 7 and 8, 2026, covering a sample of over a thousand people. The timing of the poll coincided with the announcement of a new political initiative, indicating the high relevance of the topic for Polish society at the current moment. ### Age and Social Divide in Society A detailed analysis of the poll data reveals a clear correlation between the age of respondents and their attitude towards the idea of deportation. Support for radical measures shows a steady increase with age: among the youngest group (18–29 years old), only 43% of respondents evaluate the initiative positively. At the same time, in the age category over 50 years old, this figure reaches 80%. This indicates a deep generational divide in the perception of migration policy. Aside from age, religiosity is a significant factor. The study showed that religious people support the ruling party's proposal significantly more often than non-religious citizens. This suggests that the migration issue in Poland is closely intertwined with traditional values and the conservative worldview of a significant part of the electorate. ### Political Context: Law and Justice Initiative The poll results were a reaction to a statement by the opposition party "Law and Justice" (PiS), which recently proposed the idea of deporting Ukrainian men of conscription age who are not working legally in the country. The party argues this is necessary to protect the Polish labor market and national security, although the initiative is causing sharp discussions in society. Poland remains one of the EU countries with the largest number of Ukrainians. As of the end of June 2026, 961,170 Ukrainian citizens were under temporary protection in the country. Despite updated Eurostat data showing that the number of Ukrainians under temporary protection decreased by 6,335 people (or 0.7%) in June, the absolute figures remain critically high, creating grounds for social tension. ### Contradictory Data There is a discrepancy between statistical data on migration flows and public sentiment. On the one hand, Eurostat records a slow but steady decrease in the number of Ukrainians under temporary protection (-0.7% per month), which may indicate gradual adaptation or return home. On the other hand, the sociological poll shows a sharp surge in support for repressive measures (67.2%), which does not always correlate with the actual reduction in migration pressure. Experts note that the rise in support for deportation may be caused not so much by a real increase in unemployment among migrants as by political narratives and election rhetoric. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Which party proposed the idea of deportation? **A:** The initiative was proposed by the opposition party "Law and Justice" (PiS). ### Q: How many Ukrainians are in Poland? **A:** As of the end of June 2026, 961,170 Ukrainian citizens were under temporary protection. ### Q: How does age affect the opinion of Poles? **A:** The older the respondent, the higher the support for deportation: from 43% among young people to 80% among people over 50.