In the context of the debate on the European Migration Pact, the Minister in the government of Donald Tusk, Marcin Kierwiński, expressed his assurance that Poland would not be covered by the fresh rules on migration. His position, however, is not limited to a clear statement, but besides to appreciate the function played by Donald Tusk in this matter.
Migration Pact – fresh regulations and controversy
During the debate in Germany on Sunday, Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, addressed migration and asylum policy. He explained that the decisions on the expulsion of persons from Germany were lawful, stressing that they did not concern those who had asylum applications. Scholz pointed out that these decisions had been made in consultation with the leaders of neighbouring states, forcing them to accept this policy. On the another hand, on asylum procedures, he said that they should be dissolved under the fresh European Asylum Pact, which will enter into force next year.
Kiewiński on Donald Tusk's function in defending borders
Minister Kierwiński recalled that Donald Tusk was the first leader in Europe to take the initiative to strengthen the protection of Poland's borders. "It was Donald Tusk who initiated the strengthening of this barrier at the border, the construction of the Shield of the East," Kierzinski stated. In his opinion, erstwhile another countries of the European Union begin to recognise the importance of this issue, it is Poland that becomes the voice to be heard in the EU institutions.
Kierwiński on the PiS government negotiations on a migration pact
The minister in Donald Tusk's government besides recalled that the PiS government played an crucial function in the negotiations on the migration pact. "PiS has adopted many provisions that we should not have agreed to," Kiervinski noted, expressing his belief that these decisions were not in the interest of Poland. In his opinion, PiS agreed besides easy to solutions that may not suit Polish interests.
Russia, Belarus and artificially induced migration
Kierzinski besides pointed to a serious migration problem, noting that it is not just an economical issue, but besides a political one. In his opinion, artificially induced migration is simply a tool which Russia and Belarus usage as a form of force on the European Union. "Europe is beginning to realize what the problem is," Kierzinski said, stressing that solutions must be full adapted to the political and geopolitical reality of the region.
Migration Pact and Poland: Kierwiński has no doubt
The question of whether the migration pact will concern Poland, Kierwiński replied unequivocally: "Yes, I am convinced that it will not concern Poland". His message suggests that in the coming years Poland will not be forced to implement solutions that could origin controversy in the country.
Summary
The migration pact to enter into force in 2026 is now 1 of the most crucial topics in the European Union. Poland, despite its skeptical positions towards any provisions, seems to have an expanding impact on migration policy, as stressed by Marcin Kierwiński. On the another hand, the political and geopolitical aspects of migration, in peculiar those related to the actions of Russia and Belarus, make the European Union faced with a serious challenge which it will gotta tackle jointly but in compliance with the interests of all associate States.
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"Propaganda continues". Kierwiński: “I am convinced that the migration pact will not concern Poland”
