Polish MEPs urge steps to curb illegal migration

Polish MEPs called for urgent measures to curb illegal migration and strengthen border defenses. This stance contrasted sharply with the strong opposition expressed by socialists, greens, and liberals against the European Commission's migration proposals during the latest debate in the European Parliament.

Polish MEP Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz from the Civic Platform (PO), argued in EU Parliament that migrants are part of the Russian-Belarusian aggression, and that Poland has the right to defend its borders.

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Ursula von der Leyen proposed "innovative solutions," such as deportation centers outside the EU, which were criticized for violating human rights.

Polish MEPs, like Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz from the Civic Platform (PO), argued that migrants are part of the Russian-Belarusian aggression, and that Poland has the right to defend its borders.

Moje wystąpienie w dzisiejszej debacie na tematu paktu migracyjnego, w której nie mogło zabraknąć polskiej perspektywy. pic.twitter.com/ux08brnEvr

— Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz (@BartSienkiewicz) October 23, 2024

Meanwhile, Jadwiga Wiśniewska from Law and Justice (PiS) criticized Germany's migration policy and called for stronger external EU borders.

The Renew Europe group had a mixed stance, with some supporting further implementation of the Migration Pact, while others opposed outsourcing deportation policies.

Von der Leyen received backing from the European People's Party, though the far-right called for even stricter policies. Despite the debate, no resolution was foreseen.

Most political groups that backed von der Leyen's re-election have criticised her stance on migration.

The Commission chief has urged the bloc to explore so-called innovative solutions to reduce irregular migration, including return hubs outside the EU.https://t.co/Mn1MgCBOoe

— euronews (@euronews) October 23, 2024

Source: IAR/EuroNews

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