Poland has temporarily reinstated border controls with Germany and Lithuania due to stricter migration policies enacted by Germany under Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

This decision, emphasized by Tusk, aims to manage the number of migrants crossing the border in an uncontrolled manner.

Tusk's Civic Coalition party faces criticism from nationalist opposition parties for allegedly accepting a large number of illegal migrants sent back from Germany.

The border control measures reflect a broader trend among EU nations responding to increasing illegal migration, with Tusk stating that the decision is irreversible despite potential diplomatic tensions.

This move highlights the shifting dynamics in European border policies and the impact of national decisions on regional relations.

The new measures may lead to increased tensions among EU member states, potentially impacting European asylum policies and migration frameworks.

Any border controls implemented must be reported to and approved by the European Commission, ensuring compliance with EU regulations.

The EU permits member states to temporarily reintroduce border controls in cases of serious threats to internal security, but these measures should be limited in time and used as a last resort.

The border region between Belarus and the EU has faced increased pressure since mid-2021, following accusations that Belarus orchestrated migrant flows into EU territories.

In response to these challenges, Tusk plans to collaborate more closely with Baltic states to urge the EU to take stronger actions against illegal migration orchestrated by Russia and Belarus.

Amidst this turmoil, misinformation is rampant, with local politicians alleging that 8,000 illegal migrants are being transported across the border nightly, a claim the Tusk government struggles to counter.

Katarina Barley, an SPD politician, condemned national egoism in migration policies, warning that it could lead to increased isolationism within Europe.