The European Commission is facing challenges in defending the Pact on Migration and Asylum after Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reiterated Poland's refusal to implement the legislation. The Commission has not committed to legal action against Poland or other non-compliant states, contrasting with previous statements from officials. Tusk argues that Poland cannot accept additional burdens due to the influx of Ukrainian refugees and pressures from illegal migration. The Pact, effective from 2026, includes a mechanism for 'mandatory solidarity' among member states, but Poland and Hungary have opposed it. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)