“Poland will take part in meetings with leaders from across the European Union to discuss the migration pact and the proposals coming from institutions and some European countries. The issue is not new; it has been on the table since 2014-2015. Poland recalls the earlier decisions of the PO-PSL government, Donald Tusk, Ewa Kopacz, and the PO government’s acceptance of a quota system for immigrant admission. President Duda spoke during a joint media briefing with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, stressing that Poland will not bow to Brussels or Berlin.
Poland is fulfilling its duties
The President noted that the government change in 2015 brought a shift in the stance on immigration.
From the start, Poland opposed quotas and forced relocations. The view was that a single problem should not be solved by imposing it on every country. Preventive steps must be taken to implement the obligations of EU members, namely defending the EU’s borders. Poles have upheld their duties from the outset. Poland’s position on illegal migration and displacement has remained consistent since 2015, a point the President underscored.
– emphasized President Duda.
The politician highlighted that when Belarusian authorities launched a hybrid attack, Poland stood firm and acted to protect its role as an EU and Schengen border state.
Poland assured its EU partners that commitments would be honored. Border protection was strengthened, and thanks were extended to border guards, police, soldiers, and volunteers who supported the effort. The mission continues to operate effectively, ensuring safety for all and fulfilling membership obligations. This stance remains unchanged.
– assured the President.
The referendum’s crucial importance
President Duda pointed out that relocation problems persist and that the system merely addresses consequences rather than the root cause.
Poland consistently rejects the relocation approach. The position will be presented at today’s and tomorrow’s EU meetings. A unified stance between the president and the government is cited as a model of cooperation that has yielded positive results for Poland. In the past, Poland managed to persuade some partners to resist solutions that would burden the country. Today, the government intends to do everything possible to prevent such outcomes.
– said President Duda.
The emphasis on stable, widely recognized EU principles remains strong. Democracy is the guiding principle. The voice of Polish society is viewed as the most faithful. Consequently, a referendum on this issue will be held. Citizens are urged to participate, to speak as a nation, and to determine the country’s future. The referendum outcome would grant the government a clear mandate to express the public will at the EU level, something of great importance for the country’s future.
– Andrzej Duda stressed.
Today, European authorities are pressing for their views and ideological approaches. The emphasis is on the will of the people. The referendum is a concrete signal of Poland’s determination. Citizens are urged to vote, as the outcome will shape the EU’s stance and Poland’s future security at its borders. The aim is to protect the country from external influence and safeguard external border control.
– asserted President Andrzej Duda.
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The decisive moment
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that the matter of illegal immigration in Poland would be resolved within ten days, by election day and by referendum day.
The outcome will depend on voters and how they respond to the issue of illegal migrants. There is evidence that the party led by Donald Tusk in Europe supported the migration pact. They speak and act differently in Poland and in Europe, following orders rather than principle. They voted to expedite the implementation of the Migration Pact, which includes admitting illegal migrants by all EU member states, with sanctions for noncompliance depending on the EU executive commission’s rules.
– said Prime Minister Morawiecki.
The country stands at a decisive juncture regarding how its borders and sovereignty will be treated. National boundaries are regarded as sacred, while some Brussels actors consider borders outdated. The Prime Minister noted that parliamentarians from the former ruling group advocated allowing all migrants, including those from Belarus, with their futures to be decided later. They even compared border guards to historical oppressors. It was suggested that those migrants were simply seeking a place to live.
– reminded the head of government.
No room for misguided policies
A clear question remains: why accept a Brussels or Berlin diktat? Germans have shown missteps on several major issues over the past decade, including immigration policies that invited tens of millions of illegal entrants, energy policies, and, recently, the situation with Russia that has affected Ukraine. Poland does not agree with such diktats, which fail to solve the problem and may invite many more migrants to Europe.
– pointed to the head of the government.
Poland will not simply say no at the European Council. The leadership will travel to Granada for the summit to issue a strong veto and to present a plan discussed months earlier as the only viable remedy for illegal immigration. The same veto was effective in June 2018, and it will be strengthened if the country can steer its own affairs.
– emphasized the head of government during a joint press conference with President Andrzej Duda.
If the governing party shifts to PO, a risk of accelerated adoption of illegal immigration policies would arise. The Prime Minister warned that such a shift would be a tragedy for the country.
Such a clear international stance would not be possible without strong presidential support. The two leaders share a stable, cooperative approach, free from chaos or petty disagreements. Their teamwork has proven effective on the international stage.
– emphasized the Prime Minister.
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