Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki has strongly criticized the government’s handling of illegal migration. During a visit to Słubice, a border town with Germany, he addressed concerns about migrants allegedly being sent from Germany to Poland. He accused Prime Minister Donald Tusk of failing to respond to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s remarks about deporting migrants to neighboring countries, including Poland.
Rising Migration and Crime
Nawrocki cited statistics showing that 1.3 million illegal migrants entered the EU in 2023, the highest number recorded. He linked this influx to rising crime rates in countries like Belgium, Austria, Germany, and France. According to him, Poland had previously resisted these trends under the former government but is now becoming vulnerable due to the current administration’s inaction.
Nawrocki called on Tusk to release real migration data and warned of growing unrest among patriotic groups. He declared his support for citizens concerned about national security and pledged to take direct action if needed. “I will stand at the Polish border and ensure our safety is not compromised,” he assured.