Migration has once again become a hot topic in Poland, as Prime Minister Donald Tusk seeks to calm public fears about the EU’s controversial Migration Pact. Tusk assured the Polish people that his government wouldn’t implement the pact in a way that would burden Poland with extra migrant quotas. But with mounting scepticism and newly leaked government documents, many are questioning whether his promises can be trusted.
Tusk’s Words vs. Reality
Tusk recently stood side by side with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling for urgent action to combat crimes committed by foreign nationals. He pledged that anyone violating Polish laws would face immediate deportation.
“I’m glad my concerns have been heard. Poland will not be forced to take on extra migrant quotas under the Migration Pact,” Tusk insisted. He also pointed out that Poland had already given refuge to 2 million Ukrainians, emphasizing Poland’s generosity.
But many aren’t buying it. Documents obtained by PiS politician Michał Moskal suggest that Poland’s Ministry of Internal Affairs is already working on a National Crisis Plan for accepting migrants and handling asylum requests—something that directly contradicts Tusk’s claims.
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Is Poland Being Forced to Cave?
The EU’s Migration Pact isn’t just a diplomatic headache for Tusk. It’s a direct challenge to Poland’s sovereignty. The European Commission has made it clear that no country can opt out of the “relocate or pay” system, which forces nations to either accept a set number of migrants or face hefty financial penalties. This kind of pressure only adds to the fears that Poland’s government is being backed into a corner.
The group “Prawnicy dla Polski” (Lawyers for Poland), which fiercely opposes Brussels’ interference in national affairs, has slammed the Migration Pact as an attempt to force Poland to adopt a migration policy that doesn’t align with the will of the people. They point to the results of the 2023 referendum, where Poles overwhelmingly rejected the idea of taking in migrants. Though the referendum wasn’t legally binding, the message was clear: Poland doesn’t want more migrants.
The group also raised concerns about rising crime rates in Western Europe, where illegal immigrants—particularly from Africa and the Middle East—have been linked to an alarming spike in violent crime, including sexual assaults and attacks with dangerous weapons.
A Constitutional Guarantee
In response, “Prawnicy dla Polski” is calling for a legal guarantee to protect Poland from forced migration. They’ve urged Tusk and all political parties to enshrine the country’s opposition to migrant relocation into the Constitution.
“We urge both the government and opposition to act now, to make Poland’s position clear in our Constitution. This would show they’re serious about protecting our national interests,”
they said.
To that end, they’ve proposed a constitutional amendment stating: “Foreign populations shall not be relocated to the territory of the Republic of Poland unless they are of Polish origin or are facing direct persecution.”