By Justyna Segeš FrelakSUMMARYAnti-immigration fears and sentiments have been used as a political ploy in Poland.Majority of Poles oppose the admission of refugees or believe they should be granted only temporary shelter, with the younger generation the least in favour of receiving refugees.Poland continues to be in strong opposition to compulsory refugee relocation under any scheme. Instead, Poland has lobbied for increased assistance for the refugees’ country of origin and periphery, supporting the idea of treating with the root causes of the refugee crisis. A set of laws and amendments, including anti-terrorist legislation, have been introduced that ease surveillance and …read more
Migration climate, discourse and policies in Poland
