On Saturday, 11 October, Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk blasted PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński for orchestrating a planned anti‑migration march, calling the move a fabrication.
Tusk Charges Kaczyński with Orchestrating the March
On X, Tusk condemned Kaczyński for supposedly pulling a record‑sized migrant influx into Poland and staging a protest. He said, “Only he can pull this off.” The PiS‑led march is set for central Warsaw on Saturday.
Government Denies the Need for the PiS March
Prime Minister Adam Szłapka tweeted that the PiS march would “take place against something that will never happen.” He argued that the PiS narrative of forced relocation is misleading, noting that the EU mechanism does not impose compulsory relocation on member states and that Poland can choose its form of solidarity.
EU to Decide Poland’s Status on Migrant Relocation
The European Commission will determine which countries face migration pressure and allocate annual solidarity funds. Countries deemed under pressure may be exempt from mandatory relocation and the €20,000 fee per unaccepted migrant, while receiving financial aid. A Warsaw conference will discuss these measures on Wednesday.
Traffic Disruptions Expected in Warsaw
Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., around Castle Square road closures and detours will occur. Buses 116, 178, 180, and 503 will use alternate routes; line 518 will terminate at the Esperanto loop. Tram lines 4, 13, 20, 23, and 26 will divert via Gdański Bridge, and buses 160 and 190 will reroute to Bank Square or to the intersection of Solidarności and Targowa avenues.
