Poland's Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, has announced plans to temporarily suspend the right to asylum for migrants who enter the country illegally. This move is part of a broader strategy to address what Warsaw perceives as a misuse of asylum laws by Belarus and Russia. Tusk accuses Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin of orchestrating a "hybrid attack" by facilitating illegal crossings into the European Union via Poland’s eastern border.
Tusk has made it clear that Poland will not implement any European Union policies that threaten its national security. The decision to suspend asylum rights is intended to curb the influx of migrants, which Poland argues is being used as a political tool by its eastern neighbors. The Polish government plans to seek EU recognition of this temporary measure, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.
In response to these challenges, Poland is also tightening its visa regulations. This is part of an effort to eliminate corrupt practices linked to the previous government and regain full control over who enters the country. The Polish government has further announced an increase in border security funding to reinforce its defenses against illegal migration.
Poland and its regional ally, the Czech Republic, are advocating for stricter EU migration policies. They have expressed opposition to the reintroduction of internal border controls, as seen in Germany, and are pushing for a revision of the EU migration pact set to take effect in 2026. The ongoing debates reflect deepening divides within the EU on how to handle migration and secure external borders effectively.
