“We can now phase out these extraordinary measures and move from temporary solutions to systemic ones,” says the government.
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Polish woman who helped migrants at Belarus border charged with aiding their illegal entry to Germany
A search of her home found dozens of documents belonging to asylum seekers, most of whom had unlawfully left Poland.
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Opposition to accepting Ukrainian refugees rises to highest ever level in Poland
Almost half (46%) of Poles now oppose receiving Ukrainian refugees, up from 3% in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Belarusian exiles run 435km to create map of Poland ahead of Polish Independence Day
The organisers said that it was “a gesture of gratitude to Poland” for welcoming Belarusians.
Poland’s parliamentary speaker applies to be UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Szymon Hołownia also announced that he will step down as leader of his party, which is part of the ruling coalition.
Poland passes law extending Ukrainian refugee support but restricting access to benefits
It also ends access to some forms of free healthcare.
Poland seeks to deport Ukrainian who called for arson in response to president’s refugee benefits veto
“If there won’t be [child benefits], homes will be burned,” said the man in a video posted on social media.
Polish archbishop condemns “fear and hate” of migrants as unchristian
“Every person has the right to choose a place to live, and the right to be respected in that place for their beliefs, culture, language and faith.”
Polish “citizen patrols” formed on German border to prevent migrant returns
They have been supported by the right-wing opposition, which accuses the government of inaction.
Large fall in attempted illegal border crossings after Poland’s asylum ban
Since late March, asylum rights have been suspended for most migrants entering from Belarus.
Poland’s suspension of asylum rights “correct under EU law”, says European Commissioner
Magnus Brunner thanked Warsaw for protecting the EU’s eastern frontier from “weaponised” migration.
Germany has returned over 11,000 migrants to Poland in past 14 months
The issue has become a hot topic amid the campaign for next month’s Polish presidential election.
Authorities deny opposition claims of threatening behaviour by asylum seekers housed in Polish village
An MP from Poland’s main ruling party accused the opposition of “spreading disinformation” in order to stir up unrest.
Tusk: Poland will no longer comply with EU’s Dublin Regulation on returning asylum seekers
“We will not accept migrants from other European countries.”
