Poland has reintroduced border checks with Germany and Lithuania, justified as necessary to combat irregular migration and human smuggling. This action signals increasing strain on the Schengen Area, traditionally a symbol of European integration. The checks coincide with Germany’s own ramping up of border controls, reflecting a trend where individual countries are prioritizing national interests over collective European solidarity. Schengen, enabling passport-free movement across 29 countries, is facing erosion as countries reinforce borders due to security concerns and migration issues.
Poland's recent border checks with Germany and Lithuania are justified by the government as temporary measures to curb human trafficking and irregular migration.
Schengen, created in the 1990s, facilitates passport-free travel across 29 European countries, enabling free movement for over 450 million people and supporting the EU’s single market.
Analysts observe increasing strain on the Schengen Area, signaling a departure from European solidarity as countries prioritize national self-interest amid rising border controls.
The Polish-German border control dispute illustrates a broader trend of reintroducing border checks across Europe, as seen in actions taken by other countries like France and Austria.
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