Traffic at the German-Polish border has slowed dramatically after Poland reinstated border controls with Germany and Lithuania, citing undocumented migration concerns. Critics from the logistics and freight transport industry warn that these measures risk disrupting EU trade and damaging cross-border employment. Freight companies are reporting staff resignations as long waits strain daily operations.
Germany and Poland share one of the EU’s most vital trading partnerships, with billions in goods exchanged annually. As inspections intensify, questions grow about the long-term impact on supply chains, commuter flow, and the European unity that the Schengen area once symbolized.
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