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

Poland has announced it will impose temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania starting July 7, 2025. The decision was confirmed by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski amid growing concerns over irregular migration. The measures aim to reduce uncontrolled migrant flows entering the European Union through these borders. This move follows increased migration pressures and tensions related to Germany's stricter policies on migration and asylum seekers.

While Lithuania's border guard service has stated it was not informed of the plans, Poland's government has emphasized the necessity of the controls to manage migration effectively. The controls will remain in place until further notice and represent a response to both migration challenges and recent demonstrations by citizen patrols opposing migrant returns from Germany to Poland. The reintroduction of border checks marks a notable development within the Schengen Area, which traditionally allows for free movement across member states' borders.