Poland rejects joint border controls with Germany
The Federal Police and Poland's Border Guard carry out checks at the border. Federal Interior Minister Dobrindt has proposed joint controls. His Polish colleague explains why he doesn't think so.
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Border with Poland - controls now on both sides
The Polish controls at 52 border crossings are aimed at smugglers who bring migrants into the country illegally. Trucks tend not to be stopped.
Poland begins checks at border with Germany
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Poland's border controls with Germany begin
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Poland wants to take action against border patrols by vigilantes
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Poland: Checks at the border with Germany from Monday
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Poland introduces controls at border with Germany
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Ryanair withdraws from Saxony: high costs as the reason. Last flight from Leipzig to London on Saturday.
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Interception center for eastern German states delayed further
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Parties concerned about security during election campaign
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Breaking the constitution in a hurry: the questionable motives behind the authorities' measures #MajaT
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Leipzig social scientist explains the voting behavior of East Germans
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Macron promotes a strong Europe in Dresden
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Interruption of the speeches by the Federal President and Federal Chancellor in Leipzig
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators interrupt speeches by Federal President Steinmeier and Federal Chancellor Scholz in Leipzig.
Further warning strikes by aviation security staff in Germany
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