The European Commission has openly criticized Poland's proposal to temporarily suspend the right to asylum, highlighting its conflict with EU and international laws. This move, articulated by Donald Tusk at a Civic Platform party convention, comes amidst increased border crossings, attributed to Belarus and Russia's influence. Tusk seeks European recognition for his stance and has vowed not to implement the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, which Poland opposes.
The Pact calls for crisis regulations to manage mass arrivals but insists on maintaining asylum procedures. In 2023, the EU noted 380,000 irregular border crossings and received roughly 1.14 million asylum claims. Meanwhile, Poland's ruling PiS party wants a national referendum on the EU migration pact, opposing Tusk's approach.
The EU is also working on new legislation to improve the deportation process of illegal migrants, amidst calls for innovative solutions from various member states. The upcoming EU summit will address migration challenges, with Poland and Hungary pushing to prioritize the issue. This situation underscores ongoing tensions between national policies and EU-wide agreements on migration and asylum.
