It pointed to its own experience of dealing with “weaponised” migration from Belarus.
It pointed to its own experience of dealing with “weaponised” migration from Belarus.
Karol Nawrocki instead called for efforts to “promote the idea that family is the most important thing”.
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Among those whose nationalities have been reported, all those rejected were from African countries.
Such action can be taken in response to the “instrumentalisation of migration”, as has been happening on the border with Belarus.
Since reintroducing border controls with Poland in 2023, Germany has been turning back thousands of migrants who illegally cross the border.
The UN refugee agency has criticised the measure as a violation of international law.
They note that foreigners made up 5% of suspected criminals detained in Poland last year.
Ursula von der Leyen praised Poland’s “extraordinary solidarity” with Ukraine and noted it is facing “weaponised migration” from Belarus.
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.
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