A delegation of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is visiting Poland this week (29 September-3 October 2025) to evaluate progress made in the protection of national minorities.

This is the fifth visit of the Advisory Committee to Poland. The delegation is holding meetings in Katowice, Opole, Warsaw and Białystok with representatives of the government, national minorities as well as civil society to discuss the implementation of the Framework Convention in the country.

Following this visit, the Advisory Committee will draw up its Fifth Opinion on the implementation of the Framework Convention in Poland, containing specific findings and recommendations for follow-up. This opinion is expected to be adopted and published in 2026.