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Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania

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The move by Polish leader Donald Tusk follows rising tensions over illegal immigration.

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  • Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania in response to similar German measures.
  • The checks target those involved in smuggling migrants and are scheduled for 30 days, with possible extension. 13s
  • The European Commission urges coordination to minimize the impact on traffic flows. 28s
  • EU law permits temporary internal border controls in times of serious threat. 56s
  • Germany first imposed similar border controls in 2023 to address human trafficking and irregular migration. 1m 8s
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