Poland to enhance border security to combat illegal migration from Belarus
- Poland plans to reinforce its border with Belarus to tackle irregular migration.
- Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasizes the need for increased security along the eastern frontier.
- The country faces challenges in dealing with illegal migration, labeling it a 'hybrid war.'
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited the border with Belarus to strengthen security. He said Poland faces a "hybrid war" due to increased illegal migration attempts from Belarus. Tusk believes Belarus is helping migrants enter Poland. Poland accused Belarus of allowing thousands of undocumented migrants into the EU in 2021, which Belarus denies. Tusk plans to fortify the entire eastern border, including with Ukraine and Russia, to prevent illegal crossings. The European Commission proposed trade sanctions against Belarus for its customs union with Russia. A Polish judge sought asylum in Belarus, criticizing Poland's policies towards Belarus and Russia. Tusk aims to enhance security along the eastern frontier due to the threat from the Russian-Ukrainian war and Russia's aggression against Ukraine. He emphasized the importance of securing not only Poland's border but also the EU's external border. Tusk replaced a conservative party that clashed with the EU over migration policies. While he does not use harsh anti-migrant language, he opposes unregulated migration. Tusk assured security forces at the border of unlimited support from the Polish government. The EU accused Belarus of using migration to destabilize the EU after imposing sanctions for a disputed election.