Poland to Impose Temporary Border Controls With Germany and Lithuania From July 7 Amid Migration Concerns, PM Tusk Announces

Poland has announced it will impose temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania starting July 7, 2025. The decision was made by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in response to rising concerns over irregular migration and increased migrant crossings into the European Union via Belarus and Latvia. Tusk described the measures as necessary to reduce uncontrolled migrant flows and cited tensions arising from Germany's stricter policies on migration and the return of migrants to Poland. The move marks a significant shift in Poland's border policy within the Schengen Area and follows recent German border controls.

Poland has begun constructing temporary border crossings to facilitate the new checks. The government emphasized that the controls will focus on vehicles with tinted windows and that the measures will remain in place until further notice. The announcement has raised concerns about the impact on daily cross-border commuters and the broader implications for free movement within the EU. Poland has also proposed a mutual suspension of border controls with Germany to mitigate traffic disruptions. The introduction of these controls reflects growing political and social tensions related to migration management in the region.