The European Commission weighed in on the Polish president’s recent letter, acknowledging Poland’s role in sheltering Ukrainian refugees and pledging continued support, while the president reiterated refusal of forced migrant relocations.
European Commission Addresses Polish President’s Letter
The commission emphasized that Poland has hosted a large number of Ukrainian refugees for over three years, demonstrating solidarity with Ukraine.
Commissioner Markus Lammert said the EU fully considers Poland’s situation where migration is weaponised at its borders and will support Poland both politically and financially for border protection.
He also confirmed receipt of President Karol Nawrocki’s letter.
President Nawrocki’s Letter to Ursula von der Leyen
President Nawrocki warned that Poland would not accept any European action that would lead to the settlement of illegal migrants in the country.
He described the eastern Polish border as facing constant migration pressure orchestrated by the Belarusian regime using Belarusian state and special services.
He noted that Poland allocates significant resources to safeguard the EU’s eastern frontier and supports Ukrainian war refugees, with about one million Ukrainian nationals currently in Poland.
Forced Relocation to Pass Poland, Tusk’s Confirmation
On Saturday, 11 October, former Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that Poland would be exempted from the migration pact’s relocation obligations.
He stated that there will be no migrant relocation to Poland and that the country will tighten border barriers with Belarus, enforce stricter visa and asylum rules, making Poland a model for others.
