“Poland’s patience is running out,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

“Poland’s patience is running out,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Małgorzata Tomczak
Opposition figures have falsely claimed the centres are intended to house irregular immigrants.
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Any such measure, if introduced long term, would effectively end the Schengen Area that currently offers travel across most of Europe without border checks.
“There may be no cause for concern, but Poland will be well prepared for any situation,” said Tusk.
The measures include allowing the government to temporarily suspend the right to claim asylum.
“Poland’s security is Sweden’s security,” said Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Stanley Bill talks to deputy interior minister Maciej Duszczyk about Poland’s tough new migration strategy.
Siôn Pennar
In every year since 2018, Poland has granted more Georgians first residence permits than any other EU country.
Aleks Szczerbiak
The PM wants to bolster his security narrative ahead of next year’s election, but it is a risky strategy.
So far this year, there have been almost 28,000 attempted illegal crossings, more than in the whole of 2023.
Daniel Tilles
Poland is already a country of mass immigration, but politicians have been reluctant to acknowledge it.
Four left-wing governnment ministers voiced their dissent to the plans.
Meanwhile, a group of almost 50 NGOs, including Amnesty International, has called on the prime minister not to go ahead with the plans.
“I will demand recognition of this decision in Europe,” declared Prime Minister Donald Tusk.