Government spokesperson harshly criticized the Confederate's Saturday manifestations against immigration, calling them "a cynical political game based on simmering and fueling hatred". He announced an accurate analysis of the material from the events and the referral of any violation of the right to the prosecution. In many cities of Poland there were demonstrations under the slogan "Stop Immigration!" during which racist slogans were chanted. At the same time, left-wing environments organized countermanaging.
Government spokesperson on the X platform made a strong mention to Saturday manifestations organised by the Confederation. "Last night's marches had nothing to do with safety concerns. It was a cynical political game, based on simmering and fueling hate" - he wrote.
"The right to express views does not let for violations of regulations" - added the spokesman. He announced that the applicable services would carefully analyse material from Saturday events and that any violation would be directed to the prosecutors.
Racist slogans on demonstrations
On Saturday in many cities of Poland there were manifestations organized by the Confederation under the motto "Stop Immigration!". During speeches, politicians of this group called for Poland to be closed for illegal immigration and deportation actions.
The Confederate besides demanded that soldiers be given the right to shoot people crossing the borders. During the picket, racist slogans were chanted, which sparked controversy.
Thousands of participants in Katowice
About 3 1000 people gathered in the marketplace in Katowice. In the crowd there were shouts specified as "p******* to be with Islamists" and "to hang k***a for j***a".
The participants of the demonstration just after 12.00 fired the race. At the same time, in many cities, leftist environments organised countermanaging demonstrations in consequence to Confederate demonstrations.
Countermanifests in the Capital
Under Rotunda in Warsaw respective twelve participants of the countermanifest chanted among others: "Fascism is simply a crime, migration is not a crime". These were peaceful protests against the slogans preached by the Confederate.
The government spokesperson stressed that "our borders are sealed, and visa procedures are orderly and under full control". This message was a consequence to allegations of government migration policy.
Restoration of border controls
On the seventh of July, Poland restored temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania. Border defender officers, supported by police and WOT soldiers, may detain selected vehicles for random inspection.
On the Polish-German border, checks are carried out in 52 places and on the Polish-Lithuanian border in 13. According to the government, this is essential to reduce the uncontrolled flow of migrants.
Data on abroad crime
On Saturday morning, the Ministry of the Interior and Administration published in X the police data on the participation of foreigners in the heaviest crimes. According to the data, abroad participation in killings and rapes in Poland is presently little than a fewer years earlier.
In 2015, there were 502 murders and 4 suspected foreigners. In 2020 there were 645 killings and 33 suspicious aliens, in 2023 565 killings and 40 suspicious foreigners.
In 2024 there were 503 killings and 32 suspected foreigners, and in this year 272 killings and 13 suspected foreigners. Data shows a declining trend in abroad participation in the heaviest crimes.
(PAP) Note: This article was edited with Artificial Intelligence.
