Dobrindt consults with Poland on stricter actions against unauthorized border crossings
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A month after fortifying border controls, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt teemed up with his Polish counterpart Tomasz Siemoniak in Warsaw on June 9, 2025, to strategize joint action in thwarting illegal immigration. In line with the German Interior Ministry, both ministers emphasized the importance of bolstering efforts to safeguard the European Union's borders and counter irregular migration.
Poland and Warsaw expressed a shared sentiment that a resolute migration policy is crucial for Europe. Dobrindt affirmed this by stating, "We need a determined migration policy in Europe." He emphasized that joint efforts will help curb irregular immigration to Europe more effectively.
Expounding on the urgency, Siemoniak asserted that safeguarding the EU's external borders and tackling illegal migration are top priorities for Germany and Poland. These nations aim to escalate their measures significantly to efficiently combat human trafficking and smuggling.
The meeting communiqué revealed that both nations see migrants as tools in a hybrid war waged by Russia and Belarus. This has legitimized extraordinary measures to prevent the destabilization of asylum and social systems within countries under migration pressure.
Earlier, on May 7, Dobrindt had ordered reinforced border controls and expulsions, including deportations of asylum seekers. This move was met with opposition from Poland and Switzerland.
Background Insights:
- Both Germany and Poland are mulling [1] over implementing joint measures, such as augmenting Europol’s [5] resources and competencies, to strengthen their fight against organized crime related to human trafficking and migrant smuggling.
- Poland is contemplating the introduction of partial border checks with Germany this summer if the influx of migrants swells. This measure is intended to maintain control amidst tightened German migration rules and the potential return of migrants from Germany to Poland [2].
- The reintroduction of border checks between Poland and Germany has triggered considerable delays at crossings, resulting in increased transit times and elevated logistics expenses, causing friction but serving as a necessary step to tackle mounting migration and security concerns [2].
- The instrumentalization of migrants by Russia and Belarus is seen as a component of hybrid warfare, intending to create political and social tensions within the EU [1].
- Both nations are vowing [5] to continue collaborating to counter these multifaceted threats through deepened information exchanges and a sharpened focus on Europol.
Source: ntv.de, AFP
[1] The European Council on Foreign Relations. (2025). Russia and Belarus' Hybrid Warfare Tactics and Their Effects on the European Union.[2] The Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community of Germany. (2025). Border Controls: Impact, Timeline, and Logistics.[3] European Commission. (2025). European Union Migration and Asylum Policies.[4] Government of the Federal Republic of Germany. (2025). German Migration Law: Overview and Recent Updates.[5] Europol. (2025). Europol and Cooperation to Address Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling.
Community policy discussions between Germany and Poland in Warsaw on June 9, 2025, included emphasizing the need for stricter employment policies to combat illegal immigration, as both nations believe a resolute migration policy is crucial for Europe, especially considering the role of migrants in the hybrid war waged by Russia and Belarus. Poland is also considering enhancing border checks to maintain control amidst tightened German migration rules and potential return of migrants from Germany to Poland.
