Poland Reinstates Border Controls Amid Tensions

Poland will temporarily reinforce its border controls with Germany and Lithuania, as confirmed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Tuesday. This move aligns with recent developments in Germany's migration policy under freshly appointed Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has assured stricter border checks as a cornerstone of his administration.

Since Merz assumed office in May, Germany has increased police presence along its borders, signaling intent to curb the entry of asylum-seekers into Europe's most robust economy. Prior to Merz's tenure, his predecessor extended border checks earlier in the year to manage migrant flows.

These measures have prompted Poland's response, highlighting the broader implications for the Schengen Area, a European Union initiative allowing free movement across member states, which also includes non-EU member Switzerland.

(With inputs from agencies.)