The measure was rejected by Polish and Hungarian representatives, two nations under scrutiny by the community body for issues related to respect for human rights and freedom of expression.

After years of disagreements, the representatives of the block reached an agreement that contemplates the solidarity distribution of migrants, in such a way that those who do not join this framework, can compensate it with the payment of 20,000 euros per migrant not relocated, or offer necessary material for an equivalent value.

The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, said that refusals such as those of Poland and Hungary are part of the normal processes within the Council of the European Union, but warned that once the agreement is reached, all Member States must comply with the rules.

Poland’s rejection follows the EU’s initiation of an announced legal action against the country after the approval of a law that, according to critics, could cover the persecution of opposition politicians.

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