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Polish policewomen stand at the German-Polish border crossing Stadtbrücke between Frankfurt (Oder) and Slubice / Photo: Patrick Pleul/dpa

Poland's border controls with Germany begin

From Monday, Poland wants to carry out random checks on people entering the country at the border with Germany. Minibuses and cars with many occupants will be the main focus of the border guards.

From Monday, Poland also wants to check people entering the country from Germany at this border crossing. (Archive image) / Photo: Patrick Pleul/dpa

Poland starts border controls - and now?

There are no more barriers and border posts in the Schengen area - actually. But Germany has been controlling the eastern borders for two years. Now Poland is reacting. What are the consequences?

The German-Polish border crossing Stadtbrücke between Frankfurt (Oder) and Slubice. Poland's government is expecting border traffic to be hindered by the border controls starting on Monday. (Archive photo) / Photo: Patrick Pleul/dpa

Poland expects delays due to border controls

The German controls at the border with Poland have caused trouble in the neighboring country. On Monday, checks will also be carried out in the other direction - with consequences for drivers.

A federal police officer stands in front of the signs for Germany and Poland. In response to the German controls, Poland now also wants to carry out controls at the border. (Archive photo) / Photo: Bernd Wüstneck/dpa

Poland introduces controls at border with Germany

Poland wants to introduce temporary controls at the border with Germany. A corresponding order will come into force next Monday, said Prime Minister Donald Tusk after a cabinet meeting in Warsaw.Copyright 2025, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved

Interior Minister Armin Schuster welcomes the federal government's decisions on migration policy. (Archive image) / Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa

Schuster sees turnaround in migration policy

Saxony's Interior Minister Schuster had long called for border controls in order to curb irregular migration. He believes that a new decision by the federal government also fulfills his demands.

A number of immediate measures are planned to speed up asylum procedures in Saxony. (Symbolic image) / Photo: Felix Kästle/dpa

More judges and AI to speed up asylum procedures

Complaints from rejected asylum seekers are piling up at the administrative courts. The number of new cases is soaring. This has consequences for the length of proceedings and the justice system. Quick help is now needed.

Demonstrations against the CDU's plans on migration policy are also planned in Saxony. (Archive photo) / Photo: Fabian Sommer/dpa

Demonstrations against Union plans on migration

The protest follows hot on the heels. In a vote on migration policy, the AfD becomes a majority procurer for the CDU/CSU in the Bundestag for the first time. The streets of the country are filled with discontent.

The main countries of destination for returns last year were Georgia, Tunisia, North Macedonia, Turkey and Iraq. (Archive photo) / Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa

More deportations from Saxony

In the previous year, 936 people were deported from Saxony - a third of whom were convicted criminals. Meanwhile, plans for a departure center are progressing.

The heads of the federal states have adopted a package of measures to manage migration. / Photo: Sebastian Willnow/dpa

Federal states agree on demands on migration

Despite difficult consultations, the heads of state have agreed on a package of demands for managing migration. Among other things, the revival of the so-called Dublin III agreement was central.