Poland introduces border controls: traffic jams and protests on the border!
Poland introduces border controls: traffic jams and protests on the border!
Görlitz, Deutschland - The political tensions on the German-Polish border are currently increasing. From Monday, July 7th, Poland will introduce temporary border controls to Germany and Lithuania. Prime Minister Donald Tusk justifies this step with the aim of containing the uncontrolled stream of migrants. Tusk does not leave good hair on the German side, which he criticizes for one -sided controls and its effects. These measures are considered exceptional in the Schengen area, since no stationary controls are usually allowed at internal limits. Such controls must be approved by the EU Commission, which also complicates the background of the current situation, as [all-lausitz.de] (https://www.alles-lausitz.de/eu-zerstoung-werd-von-polen-getklard.
As part of this development, the German Federal Government has already ordered its own border controls to defend irregular migration. Mayor Rafal Gronicz from Zgorzelec expresses his concern about the long waiting times, which he fears in particular on the A4. "The inner -city traffic situation will be overloaded," says Gronicz. Citizens' patrols have mobilized and draw attention to the critical situation, while Interior Minister Siemonia distances itself from these groups and emphasizes that Polish border protection acts within the framework of its legal powers.protests against migrant policy
On the other side of the border, in Germany, a demonstration at the border crossing between Görlitz and Zgorzelec caused a sensation. On March 22, 2025, dozens of people, including right -wing extremists and Catholic fundamentalists, protested Germany's migration policy. They called for a rethink in migration policy and even brought a call to the fall of the Polish government. The protest lasted until the evening and led to an hourly blocking of the border crossing, so that the crossing was only possible on foot over the old town bridge, such as [n-tv.de] (https://www.n-tv.de/panorama/demonstranten-de-deutsch-polnischen- Grennzuberge-article25649172.html) reported.
Despite the peaceful course of the protest, the participants wore conspicuous symbols, such as Polish flags and transparent with clear messages. Among other things, it was read on a banner: "German, do not put your guests off your neighbor's front door!" The mood was tense because some demonstrators criticized the inactivity of the government.
Schengen zone and their challenges
In the context of these developments, it is important to note that border controls in the Schengen area are only considered the last remedy. According to the current announcements, the EU Commission has already started discussions with the member states in order to identify possible challenges. According to the Schengen code, a member state can initially introduce such controls for 30 days with the option to extend it for a maximum of six months. Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasizes how important working with neighboring countries is to find a sustainable solution. This information comes from tagesschau.de.
At the same time, the Greens in Germany express concerns about the legal implications and the possible restriction of freedom of movement in the Schengen area. They point out that a collection of signatures in the Polish citizens' office in Görlitz should find support in order to mobilize against the one -sided German border controls and to take up the concerns of citizens.
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