Even those who previously defended Angela Merkel now concede that borders must be fortified, according to Ryszard Czarnecki speaking on wPolsce.pl. The discussion centered on what the European Union is doing to Polish Members of the European Parliament and how that stance is being interpreted across member states.
Within this debate, the judiciary is described as a political battlefield. The judge who opted to hear the case is viewed as being aligned with the opposition, suggesting that the entire issue carries political weight beyond the courtroom. This mirrors the recent resignation from the vice presidency of the European Parliament, underscoring a perception that public decisions are in effect political plays with wide consequences.
Czarnecki added that the situation touches on a broader question: the EU and its major member states bear responsibility for what many view as a mishandled approach to refugees and migration. He cited a notable shift in public discourse, noting that even figures who had defended former Chancellor Merkel now acknowledge that building barriers might be part of the solution. He mentioned that Manfred Weber, head of the European People’s Party, spoke of benefits in border controls and even suggested that returning migrants could have positive effects. This marked a change in political rhetoric, yet others, including Polish authorities, remain critical and reflective about the past and the path forward. The question lingers: how will leaders in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Belgium explain to voters a different migration policy that could have resembled Poland and Hungary’s approach?
— asked the PiS MEP on wPolsce.pl.
The case of Rafał G.
Czarnecki also commented on the operations of Polish orchards and how the Norwegian authorities have handled matters related to Rafał G. He described a situation where a person who allegedly defrauded numerous institutions and individuals appears to be protected by a legal framework that permits asylum in another country. This observation raises questions about how such cases are evaluated and managed across borders. Since September, he warned that any subsequent sanctions package would become progressively harder to implement as fatigue grows around the conflict.
He also pointed to misperceptions within EU policy regarding sanctions exemptions. The European Commission is accused of making early exceptions for certain countries, a move seen as slowing down the overall sanctions process. Critics argue that these loopholes render the measures less effective, as new avenues for trade and export continually emerge through post-Soviet networks. The fundamental point, according to Czarnecki, is that sanctions are only as strong as the will to enforce them across all member states.
In his view, each new package of sanctions will face greater difficulty because sustained public and political fatigue reduces the willingness to react swiftly to fresh measures. The war has stretched resources and attention, and that persistent weariness threatens to erode the unity needed for tougher, more comprehensive responses.
These comments reflect a broader debate on how the EU should balance punitive actions with strategic engagement, and how member states can align their policies for a coherent, credible response to aggression and destabilization in the region. The discussion also underscores concerns about the domestic political costs of EU policy decisions and how they play out on election turf across Europe. The dialogue remains dynamic and unsettled as lawmakers weigh sovereignty, solidarity, and long-term security commitments in a volatile geopolitical landscape.
[CITATION: wPolityce via wPolsce.pl]
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