Poland will receive an exemption from the European Union’s new migration pact, meaning the country will not be required to accept migrants or pay the so-called “migration tax.”
According to Poland’s Interior Ministry (MSWiA), Warsaw secured a special status that frees it from the obligation to host migrants or pay €20,000 for each person it refuses to take in.
The EU reportedly took into account Poland’s arguments regarding its role in hosting millions of Ukrainian refugees and managing the ongoing crisis along the Belarusian border.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the agreement, declaring: “There will be no relocation of migrants — none at all!”
According to TVN24, the special status will remain in effect for at least one year but may be extended due to continued migration pressure and Poland’s ongoing support for Ukraine.
The exemption marks a significant political win for Warsaw, which has long argued that its humanitarian burden and border security challenges warrant special treatment under EU migration policies.
