Poland’s president signs new law restricting asylum rights

Poland has considerably intensified its migration policy. Human rights organisations see the relevant law as a serious breach of international agreements. However, the government knows the majority of the population behind it.

Hard measure: Anyone crossing the border with Poland illegally from Belarus can no longer make an asylum application for the time being.

MIGRATION NIGHTMARE: Poland Introduces New Law Temporarily Suspending Illegals' Right To Seek Asylum

Poland's controversial new law suspending migrants' right to seek asylum has ignited fierce debate, prompting potential legal action from the EU. Unpack the implications of this significant policy shift.

Poland suspends asylum at Belarus border

Poland has officially suspended the right of migrants arriving via its border with Belarus to apply for asylum, triggering a wave of criticism from human rights groups and international bodies. The controversial legislation was fast-tracked by Prime Minister Donald Tusk and signed into law by President Andrzej Duda, who justified the move as essential to protect national security. Source

Poland is no longer accepting asylum applications at the Belarusian border. The EU is covering this controversial approach – in the interests of security.

A new Polish law allows the suspension of the right of asylum. From now on, asylum may only be applied for in exceptional cases at the Polish-Belarusian border. It is also about domestic politics and election campaigns.