Polish Foreign Minister Donald Tusk warned that mass migration threatens Europe’s stability, called for reform of the European Convention on Human Rights, and said Ukraine’s war might last a decade.
Mass Migration A Major Challenge to Europe
In an interview with The Sunday Times, Donald Tusk described mass migration as a serious threat to Europe’s internal stability, noting that “ethnic and cultural relations are becoming increasingly difficult.” He warned that the European Convention on Human Rights dampens the ability to address the problem.
Polish Calls for Deportation of Criminals, Terrorists
Tusk said he had discussed with Italian first‑minister Giorgia Meloni and Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen the possibility of deporting convicted criminals, traffickers or terrorists. He noted that in some states this is currently impossible due to court rulings that place human rights higher than security.
Push for Reform of the European Convention on Human Rights
Tusk said Poland, Italy and Denmark are demanding reforms to the Convention. He added that if the 46 signatories cannot reach an agreement, leaving the Convention altogether would be a reasonable option. He urged leaders to do more than what the Convention permits and to confront reality rather than fantasies.
Ukraine’s Conflict Could Last a Decade
While Kyiv is prepared to fight for another two or three years, Tusk warned the war might last a decade. He affirmed that Ukraine will survive as an independent state, but expressed concern over the number of additional casualties. He also highlighted Russia’s perceived advantage in readiness to fight and cautioned that the threat has global significance.