Poland plans to extend its border controls with Lithuania and Germany for an additional six months, starting from April 5 until October 1, as part of measures to combat illegal migration.
Poland's government is set to extend border controls with Lithuania and Germany, as indicated by a draft document on the Government Legislation Centre's website. The extension is slated to last for six months, from April 5 to October 1. This project is currently open for discussions among ministries, with public consultations planned until March 19. Such border checks were initially implemented on July 7, 2025, in response to illegal migration issues within the Schengen Area, of which Poland is a member.
