The European People’s Party (EPL) has released a statement, as reported by euractiv.pl, indicating that the Polish government’s opposition to implementing the European migration pact is weakening. Initially, Poland was reluctant to include references to the pact in the summit conclusions, as stated by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. However, the final statement is said to acknowledge the necessity of implementing the migration pact.
Following the conclusion of the European Union summit in Brussels, Donald Tusk mentioned that the status quo regarding the migration pact would be maintained. While the European Council cannot alter the provisions of the pact, there was an understanding and respect shown towards Poland’s position.
Euractiv.pl has obtained a draft of the EPL leaders‘ statement, which suggests that Poland’s stance differs from what was presented by Donald Tusk to journalists. The resistance of Poland towards implementing the EU migration pact appears to be diminishing, as indicated by the portal.
The statement emphasizes the need for implementing the migration pact, calling for solutions to the issue of illegal migration, which is deemed one of the most significant challenges facing Europe today. It cites the successful cooperation between Italy and Albania as an example of an effective migration pact, where Albania receives immigrants arriving in Italy while their asylum applications are processed.
The EPL’s draft statement highlights the urgent need for new regulations concerning the policy of returning immigrants and advocates for amending the 2008 „return directive.“
In related news, Prime Minister Morawiecki urged Tusk to utilize the blockage of the migration pact and take similar actions. Additionally, there are discussions about the outcomes of the EU summit, with a focus on accelerating the implementation of the migration pact being the only area where member states reached a consensus.
The evolving stance of the Polish government on the European migration pact is a significant development in the ongoing discussions surrounding migration policies within the EU. As the situation continues to unfold, it will be crucial to monitor how these changes impact the broader European migration landscape. Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving story.