The Frankfurt an der Oder and Slubice border bridge now displays EU flags, but the slogan "without borders" no longer holds true. Germany initiated spot checks in October 2023, prompting Poland to reinstate controls at borders with Germany and Lithuania. The stringent migration policy in Germany allows police to deny entry to asylum seekers, a move stirring controversy. Local residents express concern over the political implications of these actions, fearing increased difficulties for those living in the border region.
"It's all just a political show, manipulation. We don't feel threatened by migrants who are allegedly being sent back from Germany," says Arkadiusz from Poland.
"It's just going to get more difficult for people living in the border region," adds his wife, Dorota.
"Germany has toughened its migration policy. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has allowed the Federal Police to refuse entry to asylum seekers attempting to cross the border."
"Poland has reinstated controls at 52 border crossings with Germany and 13 with Lithuania on the instructions of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk."
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