The measures “severely restricts constitutional rights”, says Marcin Wiącek.
migration
Number of foreigners granted Polish citizenship rose to new record high in 2025
Over half of recipients were Ukrainians.
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Work permits for Asians and Latin Americans in Poland rise fivefold to reach 275,000
The new arrivals from Asia and Latin America are satisfied with their new lives in Poland, finds a new report based on hundreds of interviews.
“EU won’t impose migrant quotas on us” pledges Tusk after member states approve migration pact
Poland, Hungary and Slovakia voted against the migration pact.
Poland charges 36 gang members with smuggling migrants and financing terrorism
Preliminary findings indicate that $30 million went to finance terrorism, including through accounts linked to Hezbollah and Palestinian Jihad.
Poland launches “Refugeebook” app to help asylum seekers
Available in Polish, English, Russian and Ukrainian, it provides asylum seekers with information on their rights and obligations.
Poland sets up search-and-rescue teams to help migrants crossing Belarus border
The move is part of a more humanitarian approach to the migration crisis promised by the new government.
Polish diplomats say they were pressured to issue visas to Indians under former government
Another witness reportedly admitted to being involved in visa corruption involving the foreign ministry.
“Survival of Western civilisation” depends on stopping uncontrolled migration, says Polish PM Tusk
“The first and most important task of the Polish state is to protect the border, including from illegal migration.”
Poland opposes EU migration pact but majority of member states approve measures
Both the current and former Polish governments have expressed opposition to the migration pact.
Wife of border guard criticises opposition in new Polish ruling party campaign ad
“On 15 October you will decide whether the borders of our country will be defended and whether Poland will be safe,” she declares.
Why has migration developed into a major issue in the Polish election?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The issue has become a double-edged sword for PiS but could help mobilise its voters.
Poland implements controls and deploys army to Slovak border to tackle irregular migration
“Persons or vehicles to be checked will be selected on the basis of a risk analysis,” said the interior ministry.
Germany plans controls on Polish and Czech borders to curb migration
Germany needs to “combat [people] smuggling more aggressively”, says its interior minister.
