Poland Reinstates Border Checks with Germany and Lithuania
Poland plans to reinstate temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania amid rising concerns over illegal migration. The Polish government, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, is responding to national debates and opposition accusations regarding migrant inflows, while emphasizing coordination with Germany over border security.
Poland is set to reintroduce temporary border controls with its neighbors, Germany and Lithuania, starting July 7, according to Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This move mirrors actions taken by other EU countries to curb illegal migration.
Tusk's liberal government faces criticism from nationalist opposition parties over the management of migrant influx, particularly those returning from Germany. The escalating debate has prompted far-right groups to organize border patrols along the German boundary.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reiterated his country's commitment to the EU's Schengen Agreement, stressing that such freedoms must not be exploited by criminals. Both Poland and Germany are working collaboratively to address illegal crossings, as border tensions with Belarus and Russia continue since 2021.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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