Wojna, praca, granice: dyskurs migracyjny na polskich portalach internetowych w 2025. Analiza treści mediów z wykorzystaniem modelowania tematycznego
War, Work, and Borders: Migration Discourse on Polish Online News Media in 2025. A Topic Modeling-Based Content Analysis

Summary/Abstract: This article analyzes migration discourse on Polish internet portals in February 2025, focusing on the impact of the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on media content. The research aims to determine the extent to which current events, securitization processes, and the geopolitical context shape contemporary narratives about migrants. Utilizing the BERTopic thematic modeling method, a corpus of articles was analyzed, identifying ten key themes. The findings reveal the dualistic nature of the discourse: on one hand, empathy and solidarity toward Ukrainian refugees predominate, as they are perceived as war victims and a valuable economic resource alleviating labor market shortages. Conversely, migration from other regions is heavily securitized and associated with security threats, reflected in narratives regarding the border crisis and challenges faced by Western nations. The discourse is characterized by multiscalarity, integrating local labor market adaptation with EU disputes over the migration pact and global debates on Western values. Ultimately, the study confirms that migration has ceased to be a marginal issue, becoming a central focus of Polish political debate and socio-economic analysis.

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