The failure of the Polish authorities to reverse Poland’s changing demographics has drawn criticism from the opposition, which is seeking to oust the ruling Law and Justice party in parliamentary elections scheduled for October. During the election campaign, the ruling party backed his child benefit policy by promising to increase monthly payments for families with children from 500 to 800 PLN ($200) a month. Experts estimate that this will have little effect on the changing demographics demanded by an aging workforce. higher pension costs and causes a labor shortage in Poland.
Against this backdrop, an increasing proportion of foreigners, including an influx of around 1.5 million Ukrainian refugees, continue to fill gaps in the workforce. However, Poland will need to accommodate an additional 2.75 million immigrants of working age by 2032 in order to maintain a stable proportion of retirees in the labor force. This is stated in the message of the Polish Social Security Administration.
