Poland’s president vetoes legislation to prolong benefits for Ukrainian refugees

‘After three and a half years, our law should be amended,’ Karol Nawrocki said. Photograph: Kuba Stężycki/Reuters

Poland’s president has vetoed legislation to prolong benefits received by Ukrainian refugees in Poland, following up on a campaign promise to tighten welfare payments amid a steady growth in anti-Ukrainian sentiment among Poles.

Karol Nawrocki, who took office earlier this month after winning an election in spring, said only Ukrainians in work should receive child benefit payments.