Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated on Wednesday he would be focused on protecting the border in the most humane way possible, prioritizing this over helping those who cross it amid continuous migration pressure on the Polish-Belarusian border.
During a recent press conference, Tusk responded to inquiries about when Poland would cease push-backs on the border, a practice criticized by human rights organizations. He noted the varying perspectives within the coalition regarding border protection, asserting that even stringent measures could be implemented with varying degrees of humanity.
“I, for one, had no doubts - and note that here the progress is clear - that even hard methods of protection against illegal migration can be more or less humane,” he stressed.
Highlighting his obligation as the Prime Minister to ensure the tightness and effectiveness of Poland’s border defense, Tusk underscored its significance as the government’s foremost responsibility.
PM Tusk acknowledged the challenges faced by migrants fleeing countries like Nigeria, Somalia, and Afghanistan, but clarified Poland’s limitations in accommodating all arrivals. He expressed concerns about signals suggesting Poland as an easy entry point, emphasizing the adverse impact on border conditions.
Tusk reiterated his commitment to exploring humane methods while emphasizing his primary focus on border protection rather than facilitating illegal crossings.
The Prime Minister’s remarks reflect Poland’s stance on managing migration challenges, with a commitment to balancing security imperatives with humanitarian considerations.
EU migration pacts
The revised pact, approved on Wednesday by the European Parliament, introduces two key mechanisms aimed at supporting member states grappling with migration pressures. Notably, activation of the voluntary solidarity mechanism outlined in the regulation on migration and asylum management entails the annual relocation of a minimum of 30,000 individuals. Alternatively, member states may opt to provide financial contributions of EUR 20,000 for each person not admitted to or participating in operations at the Union’s external borders.
Additionally, the enhanced solidarity mechanism, designed to address emergencies where the influx of migrants overwhelms the system’s capacity, offers member states flexibility in choosing assistance pathways.
“I, for one, had no doubts - and note that here the progress is clear - that even hard methods of protection against illegal migration can be more or less humane,” he stressed.
Highlighting his obligation as the Prime Minister to ensure the tightness and effectiveness of Poland’s border defense, Tusk underscored its significance as the government’s foremost responsibility.
PM Tusk acknowledged the challenges faced by migrants fleeing countries like Nigeria, Somalia, and Afghanistan, but clarified Poland’s limitations in accommodating all arrivals. He expressed concerns about signals suggesting Poland as an easy entry point, emphasizing the adverse impact on border conditions.
Tusk reiterated his commitment to exploring humane methods while emphasizing his primary focus on border protection rather than facilitating illegal crossings.
The Prime Minister’s remarks reflect Poland’s stance on managing migration challenges, with a commitment to balancing security imperatives with humanitarian considerations.
EU migration pacts
The revised pact, approved on Wednesday by the European Parliament, introduces two key mechanisms aimed at supporting member states grappling with migration pressures. Notably, activation of the voluntary solidarity mechanism outlined in the regulation on migration and asylum management entails the annual relocation of a minimum of 30,000 individuals. Alternatively, member states may opt to provide financial contributions of EUR 20,000 for each person not admitted to or participating in operations at the Union’s external borders.
Additionally, the enhanced solidarity mechanism, designed to address emergencies where the influx of migrants overwhelms the system’s capacity, offers member states flexibility in choosing assistance pathways.
Source: TVP World, PAP
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