It pointed to its own experience of dealing with “weaponised” migration from Belarus.
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Attempted illegal border crossings from Belarus to Poland down over 98% this year
In the first half of 2025, there were 15,500 attempted illegal crossings; this year the figure fell to 235.
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Poland’s suspension of asylum rights “correct under EU law”, says European Commissioner
Magnus Brunner thanked Warsaw for protecting the EU’s eastern frontier from “weaponised” migration.
Poland claims bodies found in border river belong to migrants forced to cross by Belarus
The men were probably among a group of migrants seen last month being “pushed into the water” by Belarusian officers, says a Polish deputy minister.
Poland shows “uniformed Belarusian officer” among migrant group attacking Polish border guards
“There is no doubt about the cooperation of the Belarusian security services with gangs smuggling people from Africa and Asia.”
Defence minister condemns director Holland’s claim that Polish border officers are abusing migrants
Agnieszka Holland claimed that Polish border officers are beating migrants and setting dogs on them.
Poland to launch campaign in irregular migrants’ home countries discouraging them from coming
“Our message will be simple: the Polish border is sealed,” says Donald Tusk.
Poland suspends right to asylum at Belarus border
The measures “give border guards a key tool to combat illegal migration, which is an element of hybrid aggression against Poland”, says the interior minister.
Poland to strengthen riverbank on Belarus border to stop historical monastery leaving its territory
Erosion could change the course of the Bug river, which marks the border between Poland and Belarus.
The VoiCEE podcast: what Belarus’s “sham” elections mean for the country and the region
Joshua Coe
In this episode, we discuss Lukashenko’s ties to Russia, as well as the Belarusian opposition — inside and outside the country.
Cigarette smugglers turn to balloons amid Poland-Belarus border clampdown
One of the side effects of the migration crisis on the Belarus border has been a major decline in the number of cigarettes being smuggled into Poland.
Polish parliament approves bill allowing suspension of asylum rights
The UN refugee agency has criticised the measure as a violation of international law.
Belarusians protest in Warsaw against re-election of Lukashenko
The demonstration was led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled Belarusian opposition leader, who called the vote a “farce”.
Attempted crossings from Belarus fell by half in 2024 after tough Polish border measures
Data obtained by Notes from Poland show 30,090 attempted crossings from Belarus across the whole of 2024.
