Overview: For the first time since joining the EU in 2004, Poland is seeing more nationals return than leave. Net outflows to countries like Germany and the Netherlands are reversing, driven by strong economic growth, rising wages, and improved living standards. Key Changes Poland’s unemployment is among the lowest in the EU, wages have grown steadily, and demand is high across IT, manufacturing, logistics, construction, and services. Adjusted for cost of living, many profess

Overview:  A new law proposal — the Act on the Civil Partner Status and the Cohabitation Agreement  — could bring a real legal and financial revolution for couples living in informal relationships. If adopted later this year, it could transform the lives of thousands. Until now, unmarried partners were almost strangers in the eyes of the law — unable to file joint taxes, inherit without a will, or access each other’s medical info. Inheritance often came with up to 20% tax , a

Overview:  Hungary and Poland have both expanded personal income tax (PIT) exemptions linked to parenting—significantly changing the net pay picture for women with children (and, in Poland’s case, other parents/guardians too). These rules can materially affect package design, tax equalization, and assignment feasibility for inbound and intra-EU moves. Below is what changed and how to adapt mobility and immigration planning. Key changes  Hungary   From October 1, 2025 , mothe