Poland extends controls at borders with Germany and Lithuania — Anadolu Agency

Poland has extended border controls at its borders with Germany and Lithuania for six months — from October 2, 2026, to March 30, 2027. The relevant order was issued by Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński.

Purpose of extending controls

The Polish government said the decision is intended to further reduce illegal migration and strengthen the country’s security. As Anadolu Agency reports, controls at both sections of the border have been in place since July 7, 2025, due to migration pressure from Belarus.

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Results of inspections

According to the government, more than 4.5 million people and nearly 2.3 million vehicles have been checked since the controls took effect. At the border with Lithuania, nearly 1,300 people were denied entry, while more than 130 people were detained for facilitating illegal border crossings.

At the border with Germany, Polish authorities denied entry to nearly 1,200 people. The government called border controls an effective tool for reducing illegal migration, controlling migration pressure, and strengthening border security.