Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk celebrated the EU Commission’s announcement that Poland may apply for partial or full exemption from the relocation scheme in 2025.
Tusk Denies Future Refugee Intake
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on X that “Poland will not accept migrants under the Migration Pact, nor will it pay for them. This is already a decision. We act, we do not speak.” He posted the remark following the EU Commission notification.
Government Spokesperson Confirms Exemption
Government spokesman Adam Szłapka echoed Tusk’s sentiment, saying the Commission confirms that Poland is effectively exempted from the relocation component of the migration pact. “Efficacy matters more than propaganda and fear. A good day for Poland,” he wrote.
Full Exit from Migration Pact
Polish officials announced that within a few days they will submit to the European Commission a request for a full exclusion from the migration pact. The request will seek to remove Poland from the relocation system for the upcoming year.
Duszczyk Announces Application for Full Exemption
Vice‑Minister for Internal Affairs Maciej Duszczyk said the government was pleased with the Commission’s decision and will file the application soon. He noted that the country has prepared a notification document outlining its claim for full exemption, awaiting only a few technical statistical details.
EU Commission’s Migration Statement
On Tuesday, the European Commission announced that six member states, including Poland, can apply for partial or full exemption from accepting migrants under the EU relocation scheme for next year. The final decision rests with member states and requires a majority of votes. Countries already burdened by migration pressure—Poland, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, and Estonia—can seek exemption, allowing them either to decline migrants or pay €20,000 per refused person.
