Border controls to Poland: commuters and business under pressure!

Border controls to Poland: commuters and business under pressure!

Görlitz, Deutschland - The mood on the German-Polish border is tense. Since July 7, 2023, Poland has been running again, which for commuters and travelers, as it were, has inconvenience. Buses in particular are the focus of the Polish security forces, and long waiting times are the rule, not the exception. This has to be done primarily with the stricter border controls in Germany that came into force in October 2023 to curb the irregular migration, such as mdr . The Polish controls should initially be maintained by August 5, 2023, but they have the potential to continue beyond that, depending on the German location.

The Federal Minister of the Interior is already checking how traffic can be improved through structural measures such as changes on the A12. If possible, commuters from the adjacent regions should receive faster leaves if possible. This is particularly important because border controls not only burden travel traffic, but also significantly impair freight traffic. ZDF points out that truck drivers in particular have to count that have serious economy could.

economic effects of the controls

The chambers of industry and commerce in Brandenburg raise the alarm: the foreign trade with Poland is of central importance, and the new controls could significantly burden economic relationships. A constant increase in commuters who travel to Poland to refuel or go shopping threatens to bring the traffic rivers to a standstill. City and delays are the logical consequence, and not only the commuters, but also the regional economy is affected. The Greens motivate how border control and blockages trigger and that undermine European idea.

The creeping danger that other countries in Europe take similar measures could further endanger international cooperation. The freedom of movement that Europe has made strong is on the brink.

regulations and requirements

When entering Poland, it remains unchanged: a simple ID card or passport is sufficient. Even if no physical barrier is currently being set up at the borders, the lanes are narrowed, and traffic signs should slow down the traffic. Vehicles with tinted windows are closely observed - an attempt to make border traffic more transparent, even if it does not necessarily make it easier to commute.

In addition, it is important to note that the aid for illegal entry and transit in Poland is punished with high prison and fines. This creates another obstacle for travelers and unsettles many who often drive across the border.

dealing with the situation at the border remains complex. Commuters and travelers have to be patient and prepare for longer waiting times, while the economic effects of the controls in the coming weeks and months will become more and more apparent.