“The zone has brought good, concrete results,” says the interior minister.
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Belarus border crisis: most Poles oppose asylum rights for migrants and support expanded use of firearms
This year has seen a renewed migration and security crisis on Poland’s border with Belarus.
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Polish speaker faces criticism for posing with Belarus border crossers in parliament
Szymon Hołownia invited homeless people, migrants and others in need to parliament for a Christmas event.
Polish parliament to host first ever Christmas meal for homeless and others in need
“We want parliamentary to be an open place for citizens and for people to feel that it is their place.”
Poland to advise Finland on securing border from Russian “hybrid attacks”
“The aim of the mission is to transfer the experience that Poland has gained” from its own similar crisis on the Belarus border.
Germany plans controls on Polish and Czech borders to curb migration
Germany needs to “combat [people] smuggling more aggressively”, says its interior minister.
Opposition attacks government over alleged migrant visa corruption scheme
The government has not commented on claims it was possible to obtain Polish visas by paying up to $5,000 to skip the queue.
Referendum to ask Poles if they support EU “imposing thousands of illegal immigrants”
The ruling PiS party has now unveiled all four of its proposed referendum questions.
Could the migration issue swing this year’s Polish election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Migration may play a decisive role, although the main beneficiary could be the radical right.
Poland to boost troop numbers on Belarus border amid migrant surge and tank manoeuvres
There have been 19,000 attempted crossings from Belarus to Poland already this year, more than the 16,000 recorded in the whole of 2022.
EU commissioner: Poland’s criticism of migrant pact “incomprehensible” as it would benefit from system
The Polish government’s claims are “not true”, says Ylva Johansson.
Polish ruling party passes resolution condemning EU migrant relocation plan and announces referendum
Opposition parties accused PiS of exploiting the issue to cover up its failings and boost its ratings ahead of this year’s elections.
Poland condemns EU migration and asylum pact agreed by European Council
Hungary and Poland were the only member states to vote against the EU’s new migration and asylum agreement.
“Significant human rights issues” in Poland, says US State Department
The report notes concerns over the rule of law, free speech, the treatment of migrants and ethnic minorities, LGBT rights, and access to sexual and reproductive health services.
