Polish administrative and legislative reforms

Poland is undergoing several legislative and administrative changes. The Ministry of Infrastructure has announced reforms to the driving license examination system, which will remove maneuver yard tasks from the state practical exam for category B and B1 licenses starting in 2027. While the state exam will change, driving schools must still maintain training yards. Additionally, new vehicle equipment requirements and a mandatory exchange of old identification documents are expected by April 2027.

Simultaneously, the Ministry of Interior and Administration has proposed tightening citizenship requirements. The project includes increasing required Polish language proficiency from level B1 to B2, introducing a mandatory test on Polish history and culture, and requiring a formal declaration of loyalty. Proposed changes also seek to extend the required period of legal residence and expand the grounds for denying or revoking citizenship.

In a related matter regarding documentation, the Border Guard dismantled an organized criminal group that had been producing forged documents, such as university enrollment certificates, to assist foreigners in securing residence and work permits.