Hungary and Poland are using recent unrest in France to bolster their strict migration policies. Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have both stated their countries will not adopt liberal immigration policies, citing the need for security. Eurostat data indicates that France and Italy have significantly larger foreign-born populations compared to Hungary and Poland, which have lower immigration levels. The political implications of these policies are significant as both countries prepare for upcoming elections.
Key facts
- In 2025, France had nearly 10 million foreign-born residents.
- Poland had about 1 million foreign-born residents, while Hungary had less than 700,000.
- France reported 304,900 police-recorded offenses in 2024, among the highest in the EU.
- Hungary's Prime Minister Péter Magyar advocates for strict migration policies.
- Poland's next parliamentary election is scheduled for November 2027.
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