In the first half of 2025, there were 15,500 attempted illegal crossings; this year the figure fell to 235.
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Polish soldier acquitted over firing shots towards migrants illegally crossing Belarus border
The judge found that the soldier had been fulfilling his obligation to defend the border.
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Poland deserves “appreciation and support” for protecting EU from illegal migration, says Germany
Germany’s interior minister visited Poland’s highly fortified border with Belarus alongside his Polish counterpart.
Molotov cocktail thrown at Polish officers over Belarus border amid growing migration pressure
“Full responsibility lies with Belarus,” says Poland’s interior ministry.
Belarus calls for “dialogue with Poland to reduce risk of armed clashes” amid military build-up
Minsk claims that it wants “peaceful coexistence and cooperation”.
Over 100,000 people checked and 60 denied entry in first week of Poland’s border controls
The measures were introduced on the German and Lithuanian borders.
Poland reintroduces controls on borders with Germany and Lithuania
Shortly after midnight, officers announced they had detained a car transporting four irregular migrants, likely to be from Afghanistan.
Official data show scale of German migrant returns to Poland
Hundreds are being sent back every month, but the figures are lower than in the recent past.
Poland criticises Germany’s “unacceptable” nighttime return of Afghan migrant over border
The interior ministry spokesman says the incident justifies Poland’s decision to restore border controls from next week.
Polish opposition proposes entry ban for migrants from Middle East and Africa
PiS says the measure will help stop Germany sending migrants back to Poland who have illegally crossed the border.
Poland to reintroduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania in response to irregular migration
“Poland’s patience is running out,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Polish government criticises “citizen patrols” blocking migrant returns on German border
It accuses them of disrupting the work of border officers and of spreading misinformation about Poland being “flooded” with migrants.
Polish “citizen patrols” formed on German border to prevent migrant returns
They have been supported by the right-wing opposition, which accuses the government of inaction.
Poland “very likely” to introduce border controls with Germany in response to migrant returns
Donald Tusk also revealed that he is seeking support from other EU countries to restrict or end visa-free access for Georgians.
