The recently adopted European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) sets a troubling precedent.

Following the adoption of the “Take Back Control. Ensure Security. Poland's Comprehensive and Responsible Migration Strategy for 2025-2030” document, we appealed to the Prime Minister to convene a roundtable with the participation of human rights organizations.

Following Ursula von der Leyen’s recent endorsement of offshore detention centres, and other EU leaders announcing various rollbacks on asylum and refugee rights, migrant-led organisations write to EU institutions to demand alternatives to the EU’s deadly border regime. 

We, the undersigned non-governmental organisations in Poland and across Europe, are deeply alarmed by Poland’s declared intentions to suspend access to asylum, posing a significant threat to the fundamental rights of those seeking safety.

We, the undersigned non-governmental organisations in Poland and across Europe, are deeply alarmed by Poland’s declared intentions to suspend access to asylum, posing a significant threat to the fundamental rights of those seeking safety.