The European Commission has not yet commented on the possibility of legal action regarding Poland’s refusal to comply with the Migration and Asylum Pact.
Following a meeting of EU interior ministers on Wednesday, Polish Minister Tomasz Siemoniak stated that implementing the pact is “impossible,” citing the position of Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Poland justifies its refusal by pointing to the complex migration situation caused by an influx of refugees at its eastern border.
The pact offers three options for participation: relocating migrants, making financial contributions, or providing operational support. However, Poland, along with Hungary and Slovakia, opposes the mechanism of “mandatory solidarity.”
European Commissioner Magnus Brunner refrained from making any statements about potential sanctions against Poland, instead emphasizing the country’s active role in migration-related efforts. While the pact is legally binding for all 27 EU member states and is set to take effect in 2026, Brussels has yet to clarify how it will respond to Warsaw’s refusal.
