Crowds gathered at the market square in Piotrków Trybunalski to welcome Law and Justice (PiS) Member of the European Parliament, Dominik Tarczyński. During a meeting organised by the local Gazeta Polska Club, the politician warned about the consequences of illegal migration. “Stop this madness!” he urged, referring to the proposed Foreigners’ Integration Centre.
The meeting in Piotrków Trybunalski with MEP Dominik Tarczyński focused on two local referendum initiatives currently collecting signatures: one opposing illegal migration and the establishment of the Foreigners’ Integration Centre, and another calling for the dismissal of the mayor and city council of Piotrków Trybunalski.
Tarczyński has been warning about illegal migration for years. He speaks from personal experience, as his apartment in Brussels is located near a park where he often hears… gunshots. Tarczyński shared with the residents of Piotrków that shootings are a frequent occurrence in the Belgian capital. He warned that illegal migration could lead to similar situations being seen in Poland.
“This is not just our opinion, fear-mongering, or an attempt to gain political capital. I am here because I love my family. My family is my mother, my sisters—but also the Polish people,” said Tarczyński. “I come here because I see what is happening in Europe. I don’t want to see Poland destroyed—the Poland we know,” he added.
According to him, what is happening now is the responsibility—and the blood—on the hands of those who promoted illegal migration, supported the migration pact, and continue to stand behind it.
“Each of us, regardless of political views, wants the same thing: to be able to come here in the evening, have dinner, go calmly to the forest or the park, and feel that we’re breathing safe, Polish air. That should be our common ground!” the MEP emphasised.
Tarczyński pointed out that throughout history, Poles have united during times of crisis and managed to reach agreement beyond political divides.
“The time has come to stop the so-called integration centres. These are not real integration centres! This will end up as a camp for illegal migrants!” he claimed. In his view, “we are now in a stage of preparation and normalisation,” and a fight against this must begin democratically.
“No one is asking you to take up arms or fight in trenches. You have a voice, and you can stop this! Without weapons—democratically, peacefully! Stop this madness in Piotrków!” appealed Tarczyński, to which the crowd responded with applause.
“Piotrków can be an example for other cities. If this madness is stopped here, other cities will follow—you will be a model for Poland,” the PiS politician added.
Approximately one thousand people attended the event organised by the Gazeta Polska Clubs, including a significant number of young people.
“There were attempts to drown us out by playing loud music, but each of those attempts ended in failure,” said the organisers.