Welfare in Poland

The Constitution of Poland states that all citizens have the right to social security in case of being unable to find a job, reaching the retirement age, or suffering from inability to work due to illness or disability.

[2] Article 67 of the Constitution of Poland states: "A citizen shall have the right to social security whenever incapacitated for work by reason of sickness or invalidism as well as having attained retirement age."

[3] Taxes, which may constitute up to a maximum of 50% of earned income, are the major source of finances for the Polish welfare system.

[1] Major Polish NGOs that focus on welfare include Markot, Monar and the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity.

The history of welfare system in Poland dates to late 18th century in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, where first laws on the subject were passed.

[5] Due to the economic recession that the economy of Poland suffered in the 1990s, spending in real terms in some areas that have remained stable as a percent of the GDP, such as education and medical services, have fallen.