- Poland’s Disagreement: Poland’s Foreign Minister, Radosław Sikorski, called Germany’s decision to introduce land border controls a “mistake.”
- Schengen Principle at Risk: Sikorski emphasized that Schengen Zone control decisions should involve all member states, not just one.
- External Borders Matter: He argued that the true focus should be on protecting the external borders of the Schengen Area.
- Potential Polish Response: Poland is considering how to respond to Germany’s move.
- Germany’s Justification: German authorities, led by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, said the controls are necessary to curb irregular migration and criminal activities.
- Police Support: The German Federal Police argue the controls help manage migration more effectively, citing Schengen’s failures.
- EU-Wide Impact: Poland’s logistics sector is affected, particularly its commercial fleet, which is the largest in the EU.
- Czechia and Greece Concerns: Neighboring countries like Czechia and Greece also view Germany’s controls negatively, fearing increased pressure on their own borders.
- Call for EU Action: Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala called for stronger EU actions to address irregular migration.
- Poland’s Firm Stance: Poland remains critical of the unilateral decision, urging broader cooperation in Schengen-related matters.
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