The migration pact is alive and well. In Romania, following the victory of the “pro-European” Nicușor Dan, the machinery of flooding the country with migrants has begun to move. “Is this what you want?” asks Janusz Kowalski, a PiS (Law and Justice) MP, on social media.
Last Sunday, the second round of Romania’s presidential election took place.
Contrary to expectations — and despite full support from right-wing allies across Europe — George Simion did not become the head of state. The mayor of Bucharest, Nicușor Dan, emerged victorious.
Support from Romania
Dan is a “pro-European” politician whose views are far removed from conservative values. His win was celebrated by politicians from the December 13 coalition, including Donald Tusk and his party deputy, Rafał Trzaskowski.
So it’s no surprise that the Romanian president-elect officially endorsed Trzaskowski in Poland’s presidential race. Yesterday, the Romanian politician arrived in Poland. First, he met with Tusk at the Prime Minister’s Office. Later, as a gesture of solidarity with Trzaskowski, he joined a march organized by their political circle.
During his speech, he declared:
“As president of Romania, I will work closely with President Rafał Trzaskowski and Prime Minister Donald Tusk to ensure a strong Poland and a strong European Union. […] The Romanian people have rejected isolationism and Russian influence. People have chosen honesty, integrity, and respect for the law.”
And finally: “A week ago, all of Romania won — next week, all of Poland will win.”
Romania’s new president. The first side effects appear
However, true to Dan’s pro-European stance, Romania has already begun implementing some of the EU’s policies — namely, the country is being flooded with migrants.
It’s worth noting that during the campaign, Dan tried to avoid addressing the issue of the migration pact, whereas Simion openly criticized it. Now that Dan has won, the operation is underway and gaining momentum.
The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) shared the following update on its official profile:
The EUAA actively supports Romania in over 10 locations, including Bucharest, Galati, Iasi, Radauti, Somcuta Mare, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Brasov, Timisoara and Constanta.
Our support includes:
🟦 Registration of temporary protection beneficiaries and international protection applicants
🟦 Asylum interviews and first-instance opinions
🟦 Information provision and communication materials for Temporary Protection Beneficiaries
🟦 Development of standard operating procedures, tools, and quality standards
🟦 Support to enhance reception capacity
🟦 Deployment of interpreters and experts
🟦 Training for National Authorities
By working closely with Romania’s Ministry of Interior - Ministerul Afacerilor Interne, Romania, including the General Inspectorate for Immigration & Border Police - Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrari as well as the National Authority for the Protection of Child's Rights and Adoption - we ensure a coordinated, high-quality response across key areas.
“It has already begun in Romania”
What does this mean? That the migration pact is now being implemented in Romania.
“It has already begun in Romania. Trzaskowski’s buddy won the presidential election, and Romania is immediately taking in illegal migrants! Is this what you want?”
— writes Janusz Kowalski, PiS MP, on X.
It’s worth remembering that in the corridors of European politics, there is word that discussion around the migration pact is currently being toned down. Why? Because Poland is in the midst of an election campaign. Szymon Szynkowski vel Sęk (PiS) recently commented more on this issue.