The bill now passes to opposition-aligned President Karol Nawrocki, who vetoed an earlier version because it did not include such conditionality.
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Poland’s human rights commissioner warns of overcrowding in centres for foreigners
His office says conditions may violate international standards and “pose a real threat to the safety of foreigners”.
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Poland and Baltic states demand Belarus expel Wagner and end migrant crisis or face border closure
“We are determined to protect the borders of the democratic world,” say the quartet, who sit on the eastern flank of both the European Union and NATO.
Rape of Polish teen in Germany “a consequence of open borders policy”, says Poland’s PM
The Polish foreign ministry called in a German diplomat for talks following the rape of a Pole in Munich, allegedly by a perpetrator from Afghanistan.
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.
Polish bishops appeal for more tolerant rhetoric on migrants
“One must not succumb to the temptation to arouse hostility towards newcomers in the name of falsely understood patriotism or political calculations.”
Main opposition parties reject PM’s invitation to discuss EU migration pact
The meeting went ahead anyway, with empty chairs left to represent the missing parties.
Large majority of Poles continue to believe Ukrainian refugees “good for Poland”, finds poll
There are estimated to still be over one million Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
Polish ruling party submits bill to allow EU migration referendum on election day
PiS argues that holding the votes simultaneously will be more cost-effective. But opponents accuse it of seeking to mobilise its supporter.
Tusk accuses Polish government of allowing “uncontrolled” immigration from Muslim countries
His words were criticised by the ruling PiS, but also by other opposition groups for entering a “bidding war” with PiS on anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Poland to present “secure borders plan” in Brussels and seek to veto EU migration pact
This plan is clear: ‘No’ to the forced relocation of immigrants,” declared Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
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.
“Container town” opens in Poland to house thousands of Asian workers building chemical plant
The opposition has accused the government of hypocrisy over migration.
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.
