How to provide systemic support to refugees in Poland? What should Poland’s policy towards refugees be like? What model would work best for cooperation between governmental administration, local and regional governments and social partners? Which solutions and experiences of other European countries could be transposed to Poland?

The Russian aggression of Ukraine has triggered a crisis and a massive influx of refugees unseen in post-war Europe. Poland is bearing the full brunt of this humanitarian crisis. The consequences of the war in Ukraine will affect virtually all realms of political, economic and community life. To address this situation, measures must be taken across many dimensions and time frames.

Integration is a social process. First and foremost, it means adapting to the host community while seeking to preserve the cultural diversity and identity of refugees. Taking root in the new community should be an integrative process to make sure that the expanded system remains harmonious and efficient.

You are welcome to join an expert debate that will outline the key challenges of integration processes faced by local and regional authorities.

The debate will examine integration approaches used by other countries.