Why is Poland introducing controls on its border with Germany?

DW Berlin Briefing - Inside German politics

• Episode: Why is Poland introducing controls on its border with Germany?
• Website: DW Berlin Briefing - Inside German politics
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• Duration: 00:34:37
• Published: 2025-07-03 19:16

Poland will impose temporary border checks with Germany in response to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's tougher migration stance, which has led Germany to conduct regular border checks. Germany is now countering criticism from neighboring countries. Journalist David McQuaid joins DW’s political team to discuss the political tensions, motivations, risks, and implications for European unity.