How is the European migration crisis affecting Polish politics?

The migration crisis has recently re-surfaced as a major issue in Poland, as its right-wing government came under pressure from the European Commission to comply with the EU’s relocation scheme. Aleks Szczerbiak argues that most Poles are keen to avoid the problems they feel West European countries have experienced through admitting large numbers of migrants. With the opposition uncertain how to respond, the ruling party will continue to oppose migrant quotas vigorously and use the issue to mobilise support for the government.

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ESO: Background information: Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo uses Auschwitz speech to defend refugee reticence, June 2017 http://www.europeansources.info/record/polish-prime-minister-beata-szydlo-uses-auschwitz-speech-to-defend-refugee-reticence/

ESO: Background information: Relocation: Commission launches infringement procedures against the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, June 2017 http://www.europeansources.info/record/relocation-commission-launches-infringement-procedures-against-the-czech-republic-hungary-and-poland/

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