Border controls in Poland: Landkreis Vorpommern is preparing!

Border controls in Poland: Landkreis Vorpommern is preparing!

Vorpommern-Greifswald, Deutschland - On Monday, Poland re-introduced the border controls, a step that affects both travelers and commuters on the German-Polish border. At the border crossings, the Polish police and border protection control the ID cards. According to the Nordkurier , decided in response to the checks extended by Germany. Against the background of the increased migration and political discussions within the EU, there will be long waiting times, especially for buses and cars with many inmates.

The district of Vorpommern-Greifswald has already taken measures to be prepared for the changing situation. District Administrator Michael Sack (CDU) informed in the district council that disaster protection could intervene in an emergency in order to cope with long queues at the border crossings. So far, the location on the borders in the left, pomeelles and Ahlbeck is quiet, there are no significant traffic jams, but the Federal Foreign Office warned of possible waiting times.

economic effects and commuters

The controls were also introduced for domestic reasons in order to react to the rejections of migrants from Germany. In a further explanation of the ZDF today it is pointed out that the right-wing conservative opposition party PIS uses this topic in order to stir up fears from migration.

Working commuters and travelers who drive to Poland to refuel or buy, could increasingly be affected by the introduced checks. The chambers of industry and commerce in Brandenburg warn of the economic losses that could arise from long waiting times during border controls. The economic links between Germany and Poland are strong, and in the worst case, the controls could affect the entire EU economic area.

Sticked discussions at EU level

These developments are in the context of a tension -charged discourse on migration within the European Union. Tagesschau reports that Germany is increasingly discussing migrants. While the Netherlands rate the German measures as positive, Austria is skeptical and rejects the withdrawal of asylum seekers.

The implementation of a common European asylum system (GEAS), which is due to come into force from mid -June 2026, could have a decisive influence on the normalization of the situation at the limits. Without this reform, the situation remains tense at the border crossings. The extension of the controls in Poland is therefore also an immediate reaction to the domestic policy discussions in Germany and the pressure that is based on the governments in the region.

So far, there is no signs of general deterioration in border traffic, but it remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming weeks. Travelers are asked to carry a valid passport or identity card for all fellow travelers and be careful, especially when it comes to taking unknown people, as high penalties for helping to illegal entry and transit.