Polish MEP Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik placed on Ukrainian ‘enemy’ list as EU accession debate heats up

Polish member of the European Parliament Ewa Zajączkowska‑Hernik (Confederation) criticised the Ukrainian Insurgent Army’s WWII atrocities and opposed Ukraine’s accelerated EU accession during a parliamentary debate, tearing a red‑black UPA flag. She later reported that her name appeared on a list called “Myrotworeć”, described as a Ukrainian‑run register of “enemies of Ukraine” earmarked for intimidation or elimination. Zajączkowska‑Hernik accused the Polish foreign ministry of inaction and termed the treatment “gangsterism”. The incident drew responses from other MEPs, including Robert Biedroń, and prompted the European Parliament to adopt a resolution urging Ukraine to condemn UPA ideology and acknowledge crimes against Poles and Jews. Ukraine’s foreign ministry warned Poland against unilateral steps on a proposed law banning “banderism” propaganda, urging dialogue. The episode reflects broader diplomatic friction between Poland and Ukraine over historical memory and the ongoing debate over Ukraine’s fast‑track EU accession, with no official confirmation that the list is state‑run.