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Poland Stands Firm Against Mandatory Migrant Relocation Scheme

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Wojciech Zylm
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Two Options: Relocation or Financial Equivalent - Poland and Other EU Countries Oppose Relocation Proposal.
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Prime Minister Morawiecki Asserts Poland's Position on Forced Migrant Relocation

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In a statement made on Friday, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki reiterated Poland's firm stance against any forced migrant relocation schemes. "Nadal nie ma naszej zgody na żaden schemat przymusowych relokacji migrantów i tego się trzymamy," he stated. However, Poland continues to provide various forms of operational assistance to its partners, especially those in Southern EU countries where migratory movements are prevalent.

The European Commission is set to present a new proposal for asylum and migration reform aimed at addressing the challenges faced by Southern European countries due to the influx of migrants. The proposed system is called "mandatory solidarity," and member states would have the option to choose between relocation, financial support, or operational assistance. Operational support would involve providing technical aid to countries grappling with refugee influxes, such as tents or humanitarian aid. However, it would require a formal request from the country experiencing migration challenges.Two Options: Relocation or Financial Equivalent - Poland and Other EU Countries Oppose Relocation Proposal.

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In practice, countries would only have two options: either to accept relocated migrants or receive a financial equivalent of €22,000 per migrant they refuse to admit. Poland, along with several other EU countries, opposes the proposal regarding relocation.

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The debate surrounding migration policies within the European Union remains contentious, with different member states holding divergent views on the best approach to address the challenges posed by migration. Poland's objection to mandatory migrant relocation is grounded in its belief that such schemes do not take into account the specific circumstances and preferences of individual countries. The Polish government maintains that national sovereignty should be respected, allowing each country to determine its migration policies independently.

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