On March 1, a German migrant processing centre will begin operations near the Polish border. The agreement to establish this facility was signed on February 17. In a blunt statement, the German Interior Ministry openly admitted, “The focus of the centre in Eisenhüttenstadt will be deporting migrants back to Poland.”
This revelation is yet another piece of evidence exposing the dishonesty of Poland’s current government regarding illegal migration. However, despite these facts, Prime Minister Donald Tusk continues to repeat his misleading narrative—though he now appears to be softening his stance.
Tusk’s Anti-PiS Rant Backfires
Attempting to shift blame, Tusk took to the X platform on Sunday with an aggressive attack on the previous government, stating:
“PiS not only allowed both legal and illegal migrants to enter without any control but also accepted those sent back by Germany—FOUR TIMES MORE than now. They know the facts are merciless for them, so they lie about migration in the morning, at noon, and in the evening. Even when they sleep.”
PiS nie tylko wpuszczał bez żadnej kontroli legalnych i nielegalnych migrantów, ale przyjmował też tych zawracanych przez Niemcy. CZTERY RAZY WIĘCEJ, niż teraz. Wiedzą, że fakty są dla nich bezlitosne, więc kłamią w sprawie migracji rano, w południe i wieczorem. Nawet kiedy śpią.
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) February 23, 2025
However, the Prime Minister’s post had the opposite effect, drawing widespread criticism and exposing his own contradictions.
The “Visa Scandal” That Wasn’t
Tusk’s remarks referenced the so-called “visa scandal,” which dominated headlines before the 2023 parliamentary elections. The then-opposition claimed that the PiS government had facilitated the arrival of “hundreds of thousands of illegal migrants” in exchange for bribes. Yet, after seizing power, these same politicians admitted the number was closer to just 600 people. The massive scandal turned out to be nothing more than a political weapon to mislead voters.
Tusk Exposes His Own Government’s Hypocrisy
Rather than discrediting PiS, Tusk inadvertently revealed his own administration’s involvement in the migrant issue. His admission that Poland is currently receiving migrants deported from Germany contradicts his prior denials. His own words debunk the very lies he has been spreading.
Official Data: Tusk’s Government Welcomes More Non-European Migrants
Social media users quickly responded with facts. Adam Czarniecki, the initiator of the “Yes for CPK” campaign, cited figures from the Ministry of Family and Social Policy. According to government statistics:
- The number of work permits issued to foreigners in the first half of 2024 decreased by 4.7%, but this drop was mainly among Ukrainians, Belarusians, and Georgians.
- However, permits for non-European migrantsincreased significantly:
- Philippines: +56.7%
- Nepal: +44%
- Colombia: +352%
- India: -22%
- Uzbekistan: No change
- Bangladesh: +1%
- Other non-European countries: +16%
While Tusk’s government postures as a defender against illegal migration, the numbers tell a different story. More foreign workers from outside Europe are being granted permits under his administration than ever before.
Fakty są bezlitosne, dla Pana.
— Adam Czarnecki (@czardam) February 23, 2025
W pierwszym półroczu 2024 liczba wydanych pozwoleń na pracę obcokrajowców spadła o 4,7%, ALE głównie wśród Ukraińców, Białorusinów i Gruzinów. Natomiast dla obywateli z krajów spoza Europy wzrosła.
Dla obywateli:
– Filipin wzrosła o 56,7%;
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Brudziński Claps Back: “Tusk Lies Even in His Sleep”
Adding the final blow, MEP Joachim Brudziński delivered a stinging response:
“Tusk not only lies even in his sleep, but he also plagiarizes. It seems he’s running out of creativity in making up new lies and is now borrowing from my ‘compliments’ about him.”
Brudziński even attached a link to an old video where he had originally said, “Tusk lies in the morning, lies in the evening, lies even in his sleep.” Now it seems that the Prime Minister has ironically adopted this phrase for himself.
Tusk nie dosyć,że kłamie nawet jak śpi to na dodatek jeszcze plagiatuje. Widać brakuje mu już inwencji w tworzeniu kolejnych kłamstw i czerpie z moich „komplementów” pod jego adresem.
— Joachim Brudzińskihttps://t.co/Q6pHi2t5g3 https://t.co/nn357g4LQy
(@jbrudzinski) February 23, 2025