Germany's Scholz Urges Poland to Address Cash-for-Visas Scandal

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on the Polish government to clarify allegations surrounding a cash-for-visas deal for migrants, which has sparked controversy in Poland. The accusations claim that migrants were able to obtain Polish visas quickly and without proper checks after paying intermediaries. Scholz's demand comes as Germany faces a heated debate on immigration, and he hinted that Germany may take steps to control the border with Poland. The Polish government has dismissed the scandal as an exaggerated "media fact" aimed at discrediting the ruling nationalists ahead of the upcoming re-election battle. EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson has also demanded a full clarification of the scandal, stating that it could potentially violate EU law.
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