Border Tensions, Protests, and Political Debate in Poland

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At the border, tensions over Poland’s border security intensify amid a broader security debate. On X, former Prime Minister Beata Szydło noted that Tusk maintains lists of individuals who publicly criticized the handling of Poland’s border protections.

Attack on border guards by a group of foreigners

Officials from the border guard reported an incident near Dubicze Cerkiewne where a group of about 20 foreigners attacked patrols. Several participants wore masks and threw stones and branches at officers. One assailant wielded a smoothbore weapon toward the patrol, and a slingshot was used to damage a border guard vehicle. Since the start of the year, border guard statistics show more than 19,300 people attempting to cross the Polish-Belarusian border illegally.

READ MORE: Incident at the border involving firearms and vehicle damage.

Calls to bring Tusk to the Sejm

In light of the border crisis, the former Polish government leader highlighted that the Civic Coalition lists include individuals who publicly advocate dismantling the border barrier with Belarus. One such individual mentioned is Jan Szostek.

At the border, the hybrid conflict against Poland grows sharper. The Polish Army and Polish Services are described as working tirelessly to safeguard the nation, corroborated by material from the Border Guard. Meanwhile, Tusk is reported to be compiling lists of people who criticized border security.

The former prime minister is said to recall these positions.

Statements attributed to Tusk may vary, yet the ongoing debate over policy decisions and candidate selections—particularly those in favor of relaxing border controls—are interpreted by some as reflecting the party’s underlying stance on migration policy, as observed by Szydło.

emphasizes Szydlo.

“Billions of zlotys have been thrown away”

Earlier, Jana Szostak commented on the border wall with Belarus, describing the expenditure as “billions of zlotys thrown away.” In an interview with Onet, Szostak admitted she read the referendum question about the barrier with disbelief. Critics argued that questioning the value of the wall is premature while the costs have already been incurred, suggesting skepticism about the barrier’s effectiveness is legitimate. Szostak also observed misgivings about the party’s approach and the broader political context, implying that the border project has faced persistent challenges.

READ MORE: Szostak’s stance on the border wall and the referendum.

– The controversy surrounding border policy continues to shape public discourse. The KO candidate has indicated support for reconsidering the barrier, while discussions about the referendum are ongoing. Observers describe the rhetoric as provocative and reflective of broader strategic disagreements among political factions.

– The materials circulating on social media illustrate the tension between calls for stricter border control and voices urging reevaluation of the barrier. Analysts note that the border issue remains a focal point in parliamentary debates and electoral discourse, with several figures weighing in on the proper balance between security and humanitarian considerations.

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Source: wPolityce

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