Poland has implemented an enhanced Eurodac system for screening asylum seekers, including Ukrainians. The new database utilizes biometric data to bolster migration control within the EU.
A revised Eurodac system is now operational in Poland. This system will be used to vet refugees from Ukraine seeking asylum in the country. Polish law enforcement and border guard agencies have stepped up national security measures. Here’s a detailed look at what this means for Ukrainians.
This information comes from InPoland.
Enhanced Refugee Screening in Poland: What Ukrainians Need to Know
The updated Eurodac identification system is a platform featuring a new generation of databases designed for registering foreigners’ biometric information.
The database registers individuals who apply for asylum, those apprehended while illegally crossing EU borders, or those residing in EU countries without legal status.
For analysis and comparison, the system collects fingerprints and digital facial images. Concurrently, alphanumeric data, including passport numbers and travel document information, is recorded.
To ensure more accurate verification and improve security levels, biometric checks now extend to children aged 6 and above.
“The system’s launch signifies improved inter-agency cooperation, more effective measures against illegal migration, and further reinforcement of border protection,” stated Deputy Minister of Interior Tomasz Szymański.
It will now be considerably more challenging for foreigners to circumvent the system and file asylum requests in multiple EU countries.
Border guards can instantly verify whether an apprehended individual has previously sought protection elsewhere or has a history of border violations. Poland will now have immediate visibility into which country is responsible for handling a migrant.
The updated Eurodac also aids in tracking migrant movements within the European Union, even for those who have not applied for asylum. This facilitates law enforcement’s efforts in combating illegal migration, international crime, and terrorism.
With access to the database, law enforcement will find it significantly easier to identify offenders or their victims, as well as to promptly detect individuals posing a threat to public safety.
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As a reminder, Poland’s Ministry of Infrastructure is developing a bill that strengthens the licensing requirements for passenger transport drivers from non-EU and non-EFTA countries.
The main amendment will mandate that foreigners provide a certificate of no criminal record not only from Poland but also from their country of origin, as Polish authorities cannot access the data of third-country nationals through the European ECRIS system.
Furthermore, the document aims to combat shadow operations by planning to restrict the transfer or use of license copies by other companies, preventing carriers who have lost their permits from continuing operations through third-party firms.
Additionally, Poland has paused work on a project intended to simplify and expedite the employment of foreigners, particularly Ukrainians, in sectors facing shortages. This list included over 300 professions in healthcare, transport, logistics, construction, industry, and other fields.
The Ministry of Labour attributed this decision to rising unemployment, despite plans to publish the list of in-demand professions by summer. However, Polish experts and employers have criticized this move, arguing that tools for identifying labor shortages are needed more than ever.
Companies have struggled for years to find skilled workers due to mismatches in competencies and geographical factors.
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