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Minister Mariusz Blaszczak, said in a statement to the Polish national television: "The migration crisis is the most serious problem affecting Europe" and that it was caused "by the irresponsible acting of some European leaders".

He blasted German Chancellor Merkel and her open-door immigration policy, which he said had caused serious damage to Europe.

Mariusz Blaszczak explained that Poland is helping Christian refugees on the ground and claimed this type of aid is the "best and most effective".

Last month the EU moved to punish Warsaw after new legislation put more power in the hands of the Warsaw government, a move seen in Brussels as weakening democratic checks and balances.