German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s latest statement violates the principle of sovereign equality of states; In the name of good bilateral relations, I appeal to him to respect Poland’s sovereignty and refrain from statements that harm our mutual relations, Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau wrote on Sunday.
“I appeal to respect Poland’s sovereignty.”
The latest statement by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz violates the principles of sovereign equality of states, which are the basis for good neighborly relations and friendly cooperation with Poland, as established by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany in the 1991 Treaty with Poland
– the minister wrote on social media.
The German Chancellor’s powers clearly do not apply to the proceedings pending in Poland. Statements on this issue indicate an attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of the Polish state and the ongoing election campaign in Poland. In the name of good bilateral relations, I appeal to the German Chancellor to respect Poland’s sovereignty and not to make statements that harm our mutual relations.
– added the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“I wouldn’t want Poland to just wave its hand.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) spoke on Saturday during an SPD meeting in Nuremberg in favor of more control over illegal migration; he also assured that additional measures will be taken to this end.
Many people are coming to Europe and Germany, and the number has increased dramatically
– he declared.
Germany supports the right to asylum
– emphasized the Chancellor. He also added that anyone who arrives without a legitimate reason for protection or has committed a crime should be deported.
The dpa agency reported that “taking into account the current situation at the borders, Scholz has called for an explanation of possible irregularities in the issuance of visas by Poland.”
I wouldn’t want Poland to just wave the hand; then we will continue with our asylum policy
said Scholz. He added that it should be the case that “everyone who comes to Poland is registered there and undergoes the asylum procedure there, instead of visas that are somehow granted for money, which only compounds the problem. ”
This should be discussed with the Polish government
– Scholz said and emphasized that depending on the current situation, “it may be necessary to take further measures at the borders, for example at the border (Poland – PAP).”
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Source: wPolityce
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