Poland Criticizes EU Relocation Scheme, Warns of 'Lampedusa' Scenario

The Polish government has criticized the EU's relocation system and expressed concern over the increasing number of migrants arriving on the Italian island of Lampedusa. Poland and Hungary have been vocal opponents of the EU's mandatory solidarity-based migration management scheme, arguing that they have already taken in a significant number of refugees. The Polish government has adopted a resolution rejecting relocation and instead advocates for strengthening the EU's external borders and repatriating migrants. The issue of irregular migration is a key topic ahead of Poland's upcoming elections, which will include a referendum on the EU's proposed migration and asylum system.