In mid-2026, thousands of migrants will arrive in Poland, flooding Polish cities. It didn’t have to be this way, but the key to opening Poland’s borders was Donald Tusk and his political allies. Before the elections, he assured that Poland would not accept migrants.
Now the truth is coming to light: the European Union is introducing a migration pact, and Poland will have to comply with the imposed decisions. Tusk has been maneuvering from the beginning, hiding his true intentions. This situation does not surprise anyone who has followed the fate of other European countries that decided to “open up” decades ago. In Belgium, the number of assaults per 100,000 inhabitants is 554, in Germany 165, in Luxembourg 101, in Austria 42, and in the Netherlands 26. These are not abstract numbers—they are the effects of policies that Tusk has quietly accepted.
Before the elections, he cynically promised that Poland would not accept migrants. Soon, Polish crime statistics may start to resemble those of other countries. History shows that mass migration drastically changes the face of society and the level of security within decades.
Tusk Against the Border Barrier
Before Donald Tusk began playing the role of defender of Polish borders, he openly opposed the construction of a barrier on the border with Belarus. In 2021, as the chairman of the EPP, he argued that migrants should be allowed in because they are “poor people.”
“These are poor people looking for their place on earth. There is no need for such disgusting, grim propaganda against migrants because these are people who need help,” he said, criticizing the United Right government for defending the Polish-Belarusian border.
He likely did not know then that most Poles supported the actions of Mateusz Morawiecki’s government. Today, Tusk is changing his narrative, but his earlier words reveal his true intentions. His mission upon returning to Poland was to pave the way for EU institutions to implement the most controversial solutions. The migration pact is just one of them, but a very dangerous one.
Invalidation of the Referendum and Censorship
In 2023, the United Right government announced a referendum on the migration pact. It was meant to be a barrier against what was obvious to many: if Donald Tusk came to power, he would agree to the migration pact.
Tusk reacted hysterically. During a convention in Sopot, he declared the “invalidation of the referendum” and called on his supporters not to collect voting cards. A foreign-funded propaganda campaign against the referendum was also launched.
“I solemnly, before you, invalidate the referendum,” Tusk announced, and many believed him, likely regretting it today.
Tusk’s Lies Before the Elections
Tusk knew from the very beginning that migration was a key issue for Poles. That’s why before the 2023 parliamentary elections, he resorted to brutal manipulation.
“Kaczyński is preparing a document that will bring even more citizens from countries like Saudi Arabia, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Qatar, Nigeria, or the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Poland,” he lied in a video.
This was when the so-called visa scandal erupted. Despite the establishment of an investigative committee, no evidence has been found to confirm allegations of irregularities in the mass issuance of visas to Poland under the United Right government. The whole affair turned out to be a political maneuver to weaken PiS before the elections.
The Migration Pact: Tusk’s Manipulations and Lies
The EU migration pact, which will come into force in 2026, aims to “share responsibility,” meaning Poland will have to take in a portion of migrants from the West. It is now clear that it will come into effect, and Polish cities will be flooded with thousands of migrants. Tusk assured in 2024, while already governing Poland, that it would be different.
“Poland will not accept any migrants under this pact. Poland has already accepted hundreds of thousands of migrants due to the Russian-Ukrainian war. We will not have to accept any migrants from other directions,” he said.
Interestingly, these words came just a day after EU ministers accepted the migration pact. Although the Polish finance minister officially opposed it, and the decision was made by a qualified majority, no one even requested that it be considered unanimously in the European Council.
A few months later, Tusk announced a “migration strategy” meant to mask the necessity of accepting migrants. The timing was no coincidence—he did it in October, just before the presentation of the presidential candidate.
Meanwhile, the EU left no doubt: the migration pact is mandatory. Despite this, Tusk continued to insist that no one in Europe could outmaneuver him and deceived Poles on this issue.
The European Commission Exposes Tusk’s Lies
While Tusk assured that Poland would not have to implement the migration pact, the European Commission had a different opinion. On March 12, 2025, EC spokesperson Marcus Lammert told journalists that all member states, without exception, are obligated to implement the pact.
“The pact will apply to Poland. This includes ensuring solidarity with member states under migration pressure,” explained the EC spokesperson.
Tusk manipulated until the very end. In February of this year, during a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Gdańsk, he openly stated—though the whole situation seemed like a carefully staged performance—that Poland would not have to accept migrants.
“I recently told the Polish people this unequivocally, and I repeated it today to Madam President (Ursula von der Leyen). I am glad that my argument found a listening ear and understanding that Poland will not implement the migration pact in a way that would result in any additional quotas of migrants in Poland,” Tusk stated. His words were meant to sound firm and convincing, but the whole scene seemed like a carefully prepared show.
What’s Next?
Tusk has repeatedly proven in his political career that his words do not match reality. The migration pact is a fact. Despite Tusk’s assurances, Poland will be obligated to accept migrants. Legal mechanisms are already being prepared to silence criticism of this policy. In Poland, 49 Integration Centers for Foreigners are being established. If Rafał Trzaskowski wins the elections and no significant change occurs in Poland, within a year or two, Poland will look completely different.