MIDEM LUNCH TALK: Border Controls at the German-Polish Border: Political Reactions and Right-Wing Mobilization

In her new MIDEM Policy Brief, Dr. Marta Kozłowska examines the background and consequences of the German-Polish dispute over border controls. Since June, ongoing checks on both sides of the border have been causing growing tensions—both politically and socially. In Poland, protests and disinformation campaigns are further inflaming the situation. The issue is being exploited in a targeted manner by right-wing populist and far-right opposition parties such as PiS and Konfederacja—a possible harbinger of future cooperation? The situation is also tense on the foreign policy front: While Poland has signaled a willingness to engage in dialogue, the German government is sticking to the controversial measures aimed at curbing irregular migration. This Lunchtalk offers an opportunity to discuss these developments and assess their political implications.

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