Alleged Estonian Human Trafficker Detained at Lithuanian Border After Poland Boosts Checks
POLAND, JUL 7 – Poland’s temporary border checks aim to curb irregular migration and human trafficking amid a broader European trend of increased controls impacting supply chains and cross-border traffic.
- On July 7-8, Poland reintroduced border checks with Germany and Lithuania until August 5 to curb migrant influx, amid rising crossings via Belarus and Latvia.
- Poland reintroduced border checks with Germany and Lithuania on July 7, citing increased migration from Belarus and Latvia to curb smuggling and unauthorized crossings, with controls lasting until August 5.
- European Parliament estimates delays of 10–20 minutes for cars and 30–60 minutes for heavy vehicles, costing the transport sector around €320 million annually.
- Poland's border checks with Germany and Lithuania, introduced until August 5 to curb migration, prolong delays and strain local supply chains, signaling a shift from EU solidarity.
- The European Commission is updating the Schengen Borders Code and launching digital tools like ESS and ETIAS, warning that permanent controls could threaten Schengen's future.
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Poland has been increasingly controlling its borders with Germany and Lithuania since Monday. German tourists have to adjust to spot checks.
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