Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Minister Radosław Sikorski face criticism for the decision that Poles themselves must pay for evacuation from war-threatening areas.
In connection with the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran, the Polish government began preparations to evacuate citizens from the mediate East. However, according to the media, the costs of returning to the country are to be charged to the evacuated ones themselves – which caused a storm among the opposition and commentators.
Evacuation by a private company – Poles pay for transport
According to Radio Zet information, the evacuation is scheduled to begin on Monday or Tuesday. The Polish Embassy in Tel Aviv and the consulate have a list of over 200 people registered in the strategy Odyssey.
"The embassy hired a private company to transport Poles to Jordan or Egypt by coach. There by plane from Amman or Taby they will scope Europe. The consulate shall inform all those who intend to leave Israel of the request for additional accommodation pending the flight call. In the SMS message, the service states that travel costs are borne individually’ said the station.
Criticism of the opposition: ‘Salvation account’
The government's decision was met with a sharp reaction from opposition politicians. erstwhile Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki commented:
‘Savement account. In the state of Tuska even for escaping the war you must pay.”
Radosław Fogiel (PiS) added:
"We have here, like in a lens, the worst qualities of this power, the very essence of it: the abdication of the state and the washing of hands from any work – be on your own. In the meantime, citizenship is not only annotation in the PESEL system, it is simply a commitment and awareness that in a critical situation the state will come to the aid."
Former Deputy Head of the MFA Paweł Jabłoński besides expressed outrage:
‘What an embarrassment (if it is true)... In an absolutely crisis situation – threats of war – the government charges FEES for helping Polish citizens!”
Reminder of evacuation from Afghanistan
The discussion called for an evacuation action from Afghanistan in August 2021, erstwhile the Polish government covered the costs of returning not only Poles, but besides Afghans cooperating with NATO. At the time, the State full financed the operation, which present contrasts with the current situation.
Can Poles number on State aid in the crisis?
The decision to charge the costs of citizens themselves raises questions about the scope of the state's work for the safety of Poles abroad. Should the government finance evacuation in a life-threatening situation? Is the current decision a consequence of budgetary problems or policy change?
Summary: The Tusk government does not have money on Poles but on Ukrainians – always
Donald Tusk's government decision to Poles paid for evacuation themselves with the conflict-affected mediate East, shows clearly, who is simply a first and second category national in Poland.
While to save its own citizens lacks resources, government no problem Repayment of interest on EU debt to Ukraine, inactive under the Law and Justice. Poland regularly transfers money to support Kiev, while Polish families must finance their escape from the war.
Double standards: Polish pays, Ukrainian gets
- Poles – must pay for yourself evacuation, even though they pay taxes in the country.
- Ukrainians – since the beginning of the war they receive free access to wellness care, schools, housing, benefits and additional material assistanceCommon without appropriate verification.
The Government of Tusk, as before the Law and Justice, treats Polish citizens as secondary. While Ukraine gets billionsand its refugees – Priority aidPoles in crisis hear: “You can handle yourselves”.
Is that any more help, or are you already a Zelenski fan?
Power is eager to finance further requests by Zelenskibut erstwhile it comes to the safety of Poles – Suddenly, there's no funding.. It's not a coincidence, it's targeted policythat shows that interests of Polish citizens are falling to the background.
Can't we truly afford to evacuate 200 people? Or possibly just The government would alternatively spend that money elsewhere?
Conclusion: Polish national – second-class national
As long as power is favoring aliens at the expense of its own citizens, until Poles will be treated as petents in their own country. And this. Whether he rules the Law and Justice or the Law and Justice.
Time to say: ENOUGH!
Do you agree with the government's decision? Should the state finance the evacuation of citizens from susceptible areas? Let me know in the comments!
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Government will not finance evacuation of Poles from the mediate East
