Polish officials counter Donald Tusk’s claim that the European Convention on Human Rights hinders domestic security, stating the country has no plan to abandon the treaty.
Government Rejects Tusk’s Allegations
In a statement to PAP, which Fakt cites, Adam Szłapka clarified that Poland has no plan to resign from the European Convention on Human Rights.
Szłapka said the prime minister’s remarks to a British newspaper were a comment on security debates in the UK, not an announcement of policy.
He emphasized that any action would follow the formal procedures set out by the convention.
Tusk Discusses Migration and the Convention
In an interview with The Sunday Times, Donald Tusk described mass migration as a grave challenge to Europe’s internal stability.
He warned that the European Convention on Human Rights complicates efforts to address the issue, citing turmoil in ethnic and cultural relations.
Tusk noted that he had spoken with Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen about deporting convicted criminals, rapists or terrorists, but said that in some countries it remains impossible because courts deem human rights trump security.
Poland Pushes for Convention Reform
Tusk said Poland’s role in Europe is to encourage leaders to take stronger action than the convention allows.
He urged respect for reality, insisting policy must address practical concerns rather than only ideals.
Poland, Italy and Denmark are pressing for reform of the European Human Rights Tribunal, and he warned that if the 46 signatories cannot reach agreement, leaving the treaty might be a reasonable option.