Poland’s Minister of European Affairs, Szymon Szynkowski vel Sęk, reaffirmed Warsaw’s firm stance on migration policy during a TVP Info interview. He insisted that no incentive be given to smuggling networks or human traffickers seeking to bring illegal migrants into Europe.
When asked about shifts in Germany’s position on the migration pact, Szynkowski vel Sęk described the debate over threats from illegal migration as a fundamental matter, underscoring that the issue affects all of Europe. He cited the situation in Lampedusa as a clear illustration of the risks involved and warned that more hotspots could emerge if Europe pursues policies that he views as encouraging illegal migration.
He stressed that the United Right government has long held a consistent line: any encouragement of smuggling mafias or traffickers is unacceptable for Europe. The minister pointed out that European institutions are once again advocating for a mandatory refugee relocation mechanism, which he framed as a form of incentive. He asserted that the opposite approach should be pursued: strict border defense and zero tolerance for illegal entry into the European Union.
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Szynkowski vel Sęk made a clear distinction about Paris, Berlin, and other cities he did not want seen in Poland, arguing that a real solution depends on upholding readmission principles, returning migrants when appropriate, and implementing education and development projects in migrants’ countries of origin. He suggested that addressing root causes promptly is essential to curbing illegal migration.
He stated that a consistent defense of Poland’s borders must be guaranteed by the United Right government, calling that political leadership essential for effective protection.
Szynkowski vel Sęk also commented on remarks from the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz. He noted that Scholz has given multiple interviews before the weekend focusing on the visa issue in Poland, the status of refugees, and delays in processing asylum claims. The minister argued that Scholz seems to pursue two parallel goals: assisting the Polish opposition while addressing Germany’s own migration challenges, a situation he traceable to Angela Merkel’s era and the so‑called Welkommenspolitik since 2015 when a large influx of migrants affected Germany and much of Europe.
Today, Szynkowski vel Sęk attributed ongoing consequences to that policy, arguing that German politicians across the spectrum created and then struggled with the resulting situation. He highlighted the contention that the German problem also involves visas issued in Poland, framing it as a broader European migration issue rather than a Poland‑specific matter. He reiterated that the focus remains on safeguarding borders, not only for Polish citizens but for the entire European Union.
He recalled that Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki ordered additional checks at the Polish-Slovak border. The government’s position, he said, is unwavering: border protection is essential for national security and for maintaining the integrity of Europe’s external borders.
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