{"title":"What Makes Migrants Want to Stay in Poland? Ukrainians' Settlement Plans Two Years After the Outbreak of the War","authors":"Marcin Gońda, Dorota Kałuża-Kopias","doi":"10.1111/imig.70177","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/imig.70177","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Ukrainian migration to Poland, which began in the early 1990s and intensified in the mid-2010s, significantly increased following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. As the war continues, many Ukrainians are choosing to remain in Poland, as reflected in rising residence permit numbers. Typically well-educated and work-oriented, Ukrainian migrants are vital to Poland's workforce—particularly in demographically shrinking regions like the Lodz and Silesian voivodeships. However, their long-term settlement plans remain uncertain. Drawing on survey data and logistic regression modelling, this study explores the factors shaping these intentions. While nearly half of the respondents expressed a desire to stay in Poland, one-third were undecided. Key determinants include the security situation in Ukraine and living conditions in Poland—especially access to employment, housing, financial stability, and Polish language proficiency. Public support alone appears insufficient to determine settlement outcomes. The findings stress the need for targeted regional integration policies, with an emphasis on language education and job placement, to promote long-term settlement and strengthen Poland's demographic and economic resilience.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48011,"journal":{"name":"International Migration","volume":"64 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148068169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Forming Citizens or Nudging Returns? Reflections on the Syrian Displacement and Its Political Repercussions in Germany","authors":"Birgit Glorius, Zeynep Yanaşmayan","doi":"10.1111/imig.70176","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/imig.70176","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The arrival of around 1 million asylum seekers in Germany in 2015, many from Syria, reshaped migration debates and exposed structural weaknesses. Initial solidarity soon turned into fatigue as local authorities struggled with reception capacities, including provision of housing and education. Public discourse shifted from humanitarian concerns to security narratives, contributing to the rise of the far-right <i>Alternative für Deutschland</i> and to the increase in political polarization. Policymakers responded with restrictive measures emphasizing control. Despite this, many refugees—especially Syrians—have successfully integrated into the labour market and society. However, recent political developments prioritize return over long-term inclusion, particularly after the regime change in Syria. The paper argues that forced or premature return policies overlook the complexity of migration processes and the need for stability in countries of origin. It concludes by advocating for policies that support long-term integration, voluntary return, and transnational engagement, while cautioning against the dominance of restrictive migration agendas.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48011,"journal":{"name":"International Migration","volume":"64 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148068170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From ‘Refugee Crisis’ to ‘Integration’ to ‘Return’? Conceptual Lenses in the Study of Syrian Displacement and Diasporisation","authors":"Wendy Pearlman","doi":"10.1111/imig.70170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/imig.70170","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48011,"journal":{"name":"International Migration","volume":"64 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148067828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}