Germany has deported thousands of illegal migrants to Poland in recent months, sparking rising tensions between the two countries over immigration and border security. Reports indicate that 3,140 migrants were expelled from Germany’s Brandenburg region alone by the end of June, with the total number potentially reaching 10,000 from other regions.
Aleksandra Fedorska, a journalist with independent Radio Wnet, reported on the increased activity of Polish Border Guard officers along the German border, describing it as a positive sign of strengthened border security. “We can see them on the highways and conducting mobile checks in the border zone. Just a few months ago, there was no sign of the Border Guard in this area,” she noted on conservative TV Republika.
The deportations have brought the issue of illegal migration to the forefront, particularly as tensions between Germany and Poland escalate. The ongoing deportations have heightened public concerns about safety and the impact on political stability, with many questioning the current immigration policies.
Fedorska also highlighted the potential impact of upcoming regional elections in eastern Germany, including in Saxony and Brandenburg, on Polish-German relations. The increasing popularity of the anti-immigration party Alternative for Germany (AfD) in these areas could further strain relations between the two countries, particularly regarding migration policy.
