In Brussels, Prime Minister Morawiecki stressed that the European Council debate should not redefine Poland’s way of life. He emphasized that Europe is a shared path, and no external force should dictate how Poles live. The Polish government leader participated in the summit, reaffirming that Poland would reject any plan that forces the relocation of migrants and would defend its sovereignty in this matter.
Morawiecki highlighted Poland as one of the safest nations in Europe and across the globe. He described a society where people feel secure, noting that residents in both urban and suburban areas in the west have confidence in public safety due to effective control of illegal migration. He outlined what must be done to ensure Poles can walk the streets without fear and with clear rules that protect communities.
At the European Council, the plan proposed was framed as a strategy for secure external borders and a measured, lawful approach to migration. The aim was not to sanction states financially or to abandon the principle of unanimous decision-making, he stated, adding that solidarity has already been shown through large resettlement efforts and open housing in Poland, which Europe witnessed and appreciated as a humanitarian example.
Morawiecki also referenced the Law and Justice referendum proposal, arguing that the people should have a voice on the matter. He asserted that changes in Europe should respect national identities and traditions. The EC’s push to alter lifestyles and to redefine Europe was met with a firm stance: Poland intends to host and manage its own destiny, without erosion of its core values.
The plan to strengthen Frontex and to reinforce external borders was presented as a practical step to restore security. The Polish leader underscored the importance of robust border control, linking it to practical outcomes that protect citizens while maintaining lawful immigration processes.
Morawiecki also drew attention to the challenging situations in several European cities, urging closer attention to the conditions in Malmö, Gothenburg, Stockholm, Paris, Lille, and parts of Italy. He reminded listeners that as long as a government aligned with Poland’s views remains in power, a managed approach to migration plans would continue to guide policy decisions.
Unanimity rule
On the topic of governance within the European Union, Morawiecki reaffirmed that Poland would not accept the abolition of the unanimity rule. He explained that some members, particularly Germany, advocated a shift to majority decision-making, which would effectively place most Polish policies under Brussels’ oversight. The Prime Minister stressed that, under a PiS administration, Poland would resist eroding the veto right and would refuse to concede to a system that bypasses national input.
When asked about conversations with other EU partners, Morawiecki noted that discussions held in Bratislava with the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary revealed a shared approach. He observed that the European Union and the European Commission were revisiting certain preexisting conditions, but that the conclusions from years past already contained clear guidelines. He suggested that recent proposals did not reflect those earlier commitments, underscoring a need to stay faithful to substantively agreed terms from the past.
Morawiecki recalled a proposal from a few weeks earlier that demanded a stark choice: accept refugees or pay a substantial sum per refugee. He described that option as discriminatory and unacceptable, underscoring that Europe should act with fairness and solidarity while safeguarding vulnerable populations through appropriate support mechanisms rather than coercive penalties.
The Polish leader also pointed out perceived inconsistencies in refugee treatment, noting that those from Ukraine received different handling compared with migrants from other regions. He stated plainly that such disparities should not stand and that policy must treat all who seek safety with consistent, humane standards.
In closing, the discussion underscored Poland’s steadfast stance on migration, border security, and sovereign decision-making within the European Union. The nation aimed to balance humanitarian responsibility with practical safety, ensuring that European solidarity translates into effective protection for citizens while preserving the right of each country to set its own course.
Citation: wPolityce