Controls on the Polish-German border 2025. German media with the reasons and role of Donald Tusk
“After Germany, Poland introduced controls on its border. The decision is beneficial for free Europe,” writes Reinhard Mueller in the pages of “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung”.
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“Poland also introduces border controls. Where did the spirit of Schengen go? Whoever asks such questions or begins to score, he does not understand what is a condition for the free flow of people and other European basic freedoms. Freedom without control in the European Union is possible and makes sense only if the EU external boundaries are effectively guarded ” – we read in” phases “.
The purpose of the inspections introduced by Germany, along with turning people from the border, is to remind, including neighbors, about these jointly built foundations – writes the commentator. In his opinion, there is currently no reason to behave as if Europe would fall apart. “The goal is not to limit the freedom of travel, but to fight illegal migration,” Mueller emphasized.
By the way, there may be delays that will hit tourists and people living in one and working in the other country. This is nothing new, because similar restrictions are introduced even during large international sports events.
The argument that there are no perfect controls cannot lead to a situation in which certain border crossings are devoid of any control. “When everyone wakes up, the Schengen spirit will be able to dominate Europe again without any obstacles” – writes a commentator of” phases “.
A real reason for control at the border. The German press points to Donald Tusk
According to “Sueddeutsche Zeitung” “Polish border controls are a stupid perversity.” “However, the decision made in Warsaw was preceded by a stupid German theater. Instead of looking for solutions, both governments allow nationalists to put pressure on them” – said Viktoria Grossmann.
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“A stupid perverse reaction to the same stupid German Theater” – emphasized the commentator. Both governments devoted the freedom to travel in the Schengen area because they give way under the pressure of the far right and right -wing nationalists.
Grossmann reminded that Prime Minister Tusk and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are members of the European People's Party and strive for the same purpose: they want to limit the influx of refugees, and most often reduce their number to zero. The commentator suspects that Tusk just pretends to be bad for Merza. Tusk has completely different problems related to internal policy – writes Grossmann and explains that a citizens' guard patrolling the German border was established in Poland.
Fearing national opponents and constantly squinting at the next polls, both governments led the European idea of the Schengen area to the edge of the fall. According to the journalist, “SZ” is necessary, fantastic permanent solutions are necessary, including joint control of external borders.
It is doubtful whether Tusk and Merz care about lawful solutions. Tusk suspends the right to asylum on the border with Belarus, despite court judgments, he orders the continuation of the deportation on the Polish border. By escalating the situation at the internal borders, both heads of government probably want to increase the pressure on the EU to find new solutions that match their policy – we read in the pages of “Sz”.
Karol Nawrocki's win. German press: Donald Tusk under pressure on borders
After the defeat of his candidate in the presidential election of the president, Tusk is under pressure. The Polish prime minister plays the national card, and “symmetry” actually means negotiations with Germany as “equal to equal” Says von Marschall.
Stopping illegal migrants on the border means for Poland a burden caused by the need to conduct asylum proceedings and possible reading to the country of origin. Poland has long liked German support to protect its eastern border that is the external border of the EU.
According to “Tagesspiegla”, Merz and Tusk should agree on joint border controls, joint strengthening of the Polish Eastern border and joint actions aimed at accelerating the asylum proceedings and deportation of persons who were refused protection.
“Die Welt” estimates that The Polish position on migration is full of contradictions. Commentator Philipp Fritz writes that Poland had already criticized Germany for “lack of realism” in the approach to refugees. High social benefits were a magnet for migrants outside the EU, which also had effects for Poland. Tusk sees in the problem of migration “key topic” for the future of Europe. Mass immigration – according to the head of the Polish government – threatens European civilization.
The government in Warsaw, due to the internal situation, cannot go to the agenda of the migrants through its western border without the public opinion influencing public opinion – says Fritz. PiS constantly attacks Tusk's government, accusing him of “Potar's” towards Germany.
Controls on the border – German press about “volunteers”. “They are to stop playing any role”
Commentator “Die Welt” drew attention to the actions of “self-proclaimed patriots” controlling people near the Polish-German border. They have the support of society, which explains the passivity of their uniformed services. By introducing border controls, Tusk tries to solve this problem. “Volunteers” are to soon stop playing any role. In any case, the government in Warsaw counts on this – we read in “Die Welt”.
