A European Parliament exhibition presents Poland in a negative light regarding the Polish-Belarusian border. The initiator of the exhibition is KO Member of the European Parliament Janina Ochojska. According to Bogdan Rzońca, a PiS member, the display marks what he calls a new phase of Poland’s humiliation on the international stage. He argues that the European People’s Party and Ochojska’s Civic Platform have repeatedly framed Poland in a misleading way on such matters, noting that this is not the first instance to build a false narrative about Poland on the world stage.
Many observers point out that the hybrid war on the Polish-Belarusian border played a role in the broader conflict in Ukraine. Some view the display as an attempt to destabilize the border region to obscure Putin’s true objectives, a point emphasized by Rzońca in remarks to wPolityce.pl. He underscores that while border crossings exist where legal entry is possible, migrants backed by Lukashenko did not utilize those routes.
This portrayal, according to him, omits that Poland operates 13 border crossing points with Belarus. Those points allow legitimate entry or requests for help, just as Ukrainians did when fleeing the conflict, and as others have in the past. Rzońca criticizes the exhibit for not mentioning these options and suggests that the narrative being pushed is designed to influence voters by focusing on political symbolism rather than the concrete defense of the border. He argues that protecting the border has implications not only for Poland but for Europe, given that the migrants were reported to include a range of individuals transported to Minsk.
Rzońca: This is a spectacle designed to humiliate the Polish raison d’état
Rzońca also outlines the role of Lukashenko in the Ukraine war, describing him as a close ally of Vladimir Putin. He expresses surprise that the European People’s Party appears to have accepted the spectacle, which he says fails to explain the situation and mainly aims to demean Poland, its border services, and the Polish armed forces. His assessment follows ongoing debates about the political implications of the border crisis and how it is portrayed on the international stage.
According to Rzońca, the Polish opposition party will likely not distance itself from Ochojska’s activities. He contends that the opposition’s visible positions on the international arena do not mirror Poland’s real economic gains and low unemployment, and that some factions feed on misleading information to influence public opinion. This analysis highlights the tension between political narratives and the tangible achievements of Poland’s economy and security.
Additionally, a note from a political observer and various media reports have drawn attention to the ongoing controversy. The discussion centers on how artistic and political expressions intersect with national image at an international institution. Observers stress the importance of clarity about border procedures and the broader strategic context, including the stability of the region and the implications for European security and cohesion. The discourse emphasizes the need for accurate information to counteract misleading narratives and to present a complete picture of the border situation and Poland’s role within the European framework. A careful assessment of security measures, humanitarian obligations, and international diplomacy is urged to ensure a balanced understanding among voters and policymakers alike. This topic remains under active debate as nations assess the borders, alliances, and responses to the crisis in the region. The content above is drawn from contemporary discussions in the Polish political sphere and is reported by wPolityce with attribution to the source.