Border controls to Poland: traffic jams and anger in Brandenburg threaten!

Border controls to Poland: traffic jams and anger in Brandenburg threaten!

Frankfurt (Oder), Deutschland - Summer not only brings sun and holiday mood, but also a serious challenge for travelers on the German-Polish border. The police union (GdP) raises the alarm and fear larger traffic jams in the coming weeks. This is evident from the report by Nordkurier . The controls that have been carried out on the border since October 2023 have been carried out on the border, especially during the vacation time.

Federal Police and Customs have to face closer controls that slowly slow down the traffic. Andreas Roßkopf, GdP chairman for the federal police and customs, asks the federal government to more mobile controls in order to be able to react effectively to the situation. These controls, which have been reinforced since May this year, are intended to contain irregular migration and present the travelers with new challenges.

problems at the border

As if the situation were not already challenging, the federal police introduces systematic dismissals from asylum seekers at the borders. Re -provisions apply not only to asylum seekers, but also to foreigners without a visa and people with a reinforcement lock, which triggers legal discussions about national and European laws. "It's a sensitive topic," says Roßkopf. At the same time, there are discussions about a staff structure with the federal police, which has already accumulated many overtime. According to some reports, however, the 4,000 kilometer-long border cannot be monitored without gaps, which presents the authorities with additional challenges ( Tagesschau ).

The controls on the border with Poland inevitably also have economic implications. Brandenburg's Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke sees the need for a third lane on the A12 to avoid traffic jams. However, the structural requirements are not met everywhere, which Roßkopf adds from the federal police. This could further tighten the economic losses for the region, which depends heavily on foreign trade.

Poland reacts

Poland has introduced its own controls that started at the border since July 7th since July 7th. This not only leads to long waiting times for travelers, but also a ban on vehicles with tinted windows. Professional commuters who travel regularly to Poland are also affected by the controls and have to expect delays ( ZDF ).

The police union increasingly expresses skepticism compared to the planned intensive controls. It is also reported that Poland has withdrawn fewer migrants since the controls were rejected by Germany at the border. "The question remains how long the federal police can maintain this situation," Roßkopf demands.

All of these developments show that there is currently a lot in the flow of the German-Polish border. The implementation of flexible control systems and the limited capacity to look after the border could become a real challenge. The approval regulations for trips to Poland remain unchanged; Travelers only need a identity card or passport, but the uncertainty about future regulations remains. It remains to be hoped that the participants will soon find practicable solutions so as not to unnecessarily burden the travelers and the economy.