Only 14 EU Member States have submitted their National Implementation Plans on migration, falling short of the 12 December deadline. Poland, along with Italy and Hungary, has not confirmed its compliance. Under the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, approved in May 2024, all Member States must outline actions, timelines, and costs for implementing the new rules.
The European Commission confirmed that 14 countries submitted their plans, with support being provided to those still lagging. “We remain in close contact with all Member States and are encouraging swift submissions,” said a Commission spokesperson. The Commission warned it could take proportional measures if delays persist, considering the Pact’s mid-2026 application deadline.
Poland’s Longstanding Opposition
Poland has no immediate plans to submit its implementation plan, with its government criticizing the Migration Pact as incomplete.
Polish Interior Minister Tomasz Siemoniak praised the Commission’s approval of a temporary suspension of the right to asylum, citing migration flows from Russia and Belarus. However, Poland opposes key provisions of the Pact, including relocating 30,000 asylum seekers or paying €20,000 per rejected applicant.
Poland, along with Hungary, previously tried to block the legislation. Frontex data shows Poland’s eastern border registered 16,530 irregular crossings in 2024, most involving Ukrainian nationals under temporary protection. In 2023, Poland received 9,519 asylum applications, reflecting its limited engagement with broader EU migration responsibilities.