The Frankfurt an der Oder and Slubice border area now features EU flags, reflecting recent changes in border policy. Since October 2023, Germany has conducted sporadic checks, prompting Poland to reimplement controls at its borders with Germany and Lithuania. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk initiated these measures due to Germany's stricter migration policies, which allow Federal Police to deny asylum seekers entry. Emotions on migration are high among local residents, who express concern over the impact of these policies on daily life in the border region.
"Both cities have been using their joint marketing campaign slogan 'Ohne Grenzen. Bez Granic' for years, but the current border checks challenge its meaning and spirit."
"The reinstatement of controls at 52 border crossings with Germany and 13 with Lithuania reflects the shifting dynamics of border security and migration pressures in Europe."
"Feelings around migration are heated; a local resident perceives the checks as political manipulation rather than a real security threat to the region."
"The Federal Police can now deny entry to asylum seekers, raising legal questions and sparking controversy within Poland and beyond regarding migration policies."
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