SLUBICE, Poland (AP) — Poland reinstated border controls on Monday with Germany and Lithuania following similar German restrictions imposed earlier this year aimed at discouraging asylum-seekers.

Poland introduced temporary controls on its borders with Germany and Lithuania on Monday, in what the government said was a step to check migrants more thoroughly amid public concerns over immigration.

Poland is set to deploy 5,000 troops to its border with Germany in a bold step to prevent the return of failed asylum seekers, potentially heightening tensions between Warsaw and Berlin. The operation, as declared by Poland's general staff, will commence ...

The Polish government reintroduced border control measures between Lithuania and Germany due to growing public concern over what many say is irregular migration.

Germany has maintained controls on its border with Poland since 2023, but recently adopted a tougher approach, rejecting undocumented arrivals and sending them back to Poland under EU and bilateral agreements. Polish authorities say this has placed an unfair burden on their country.

Polish authorities said on Monday that new checks at the German border had already stopped several people from entering the country illegally, as German lawmakers warned of the consequences of Poland's stricter controls.

Sweden and Germany have already qualified for the quarter-finals after winning their opening two matches. However, the Blue and Yellow hold the top spot due to a superior goal difference and will progress as Group C victors by avoiding defeat to Germany.

As always, Germany came into the tournament as one of the favorites for the title. The eight-time champions will aim to get back into winning ways after failing to win back-to-back European

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