Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's address to the European Parliament sparked mixed reactions, primarily due to criticisms from left-oriented MEPs regarding his stance on migration and the Green Deal. While he received applause for defense initiatives, his calls for deregulation and heightened border security faced backlash, particularly from Socialists and Democrats. They opposed his strategy focusing on the security aspect of migration, emphasizing the need for a fair balance between security and solidarity. Criticism also targeted Poland's delayed implementation of EU asylum agreements and the proposed use of EU funds for border fortifications.
"We strongly oppose this regressive approach to migration, which is biased towards the security side instead of striking a fair balance between shared responsibility and solidarity with those fleeing from despair."
"Security means also sticking to the legislation that we have adopted. We strongly oppose EU financing for fences on the external borders of the European Union."
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