Poland has reinstated border controls with Germany and Lithuania, citing the need to address illegal immigration. This move follows a presidential election where nationalist sentiments influenced the victory of Karol Nawrocki. Interior Minister Tomasz Siemoniak stated that the reintroduction of checks is not intended to inconvenience Polish citizens or EU nationals. Border controls include 52 checkpoints with Germany and 13 with Lithuania, primarily focusing on spot inspections of vehicles. The measure is scheduled from July 7th to August 5th, potentially extendable, amid rising tensions with Germany over migration policies.
Poland has reintroduced border controls with Germany and Lithuania to combat 'illegal immigration' amid rising nationalism and political tensions surrounding migration policies.
Interior Minister Tomasz Siemoniak confirmed that the measures aim solely at addressing illegal immigration and would not inconvenience Poles or other EU nationals.
The controls will consist of spot inspections and will be enforced from July 7th to August 5th, with the possibility of extension depending on circumstances.
Tensions have heightened as nationalist politicians criticize the Tusk government for allegedly yielding to Germany on migration issues.
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