Polish officials warn NATO that Russia and Belarus are ‘weaponising’ migration at the Polish-Belarusian frontier
Polish government proposes ‘silent approval’ to clear 500,000-case residence-permit backlog
Live border data show 16-hour truck delays at Shehyni–Medyka crossing on 17 May, straining Polish-Ukrainian supply chains
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Prime Minister Tusk hails ‘zero illegal crossings’ from Belarus in first quarter of 2026
Official statistics released on 16 May show zero successful illegal crossings from Belarus into Poland in Q1 2026, down from 12,000 in 2023. The government credits a PLN 1.6 billion smart-fence project and tighter coordination with the EU Entry/Exit System. While the result eases security concerns and reduces disruption for trade corridors, carriers are warned to expect rigorous document and biometric checks.
Poland marks 35 years of the Border Guard with pledge to keep upgrading EU’s eastern frontier
Poland celebrated the 35th anniversary of its Border Guard on 16 May with a high-profile ceremony in Lublin and fresh funding pledges for drones, electronic barriers and biometric technology. Officials argued that stronger external control supports business travel and trade, but mobility managers should brace for more sophisticated – and occasionally time-consuming – checks at Poland’s borders with Belarus, Ukraine and the Baltic Sea.
Polish Parliament green-lights Eurodac bill, paving way for compulsory biometric fingerprinting from 12 June
The Sejm’s 436-0 vote on a Eurodac implementation bill, publicised on 16 May, authorises Polish authorities to collect fingerprints and facial images from irregular migrants and most asylum applicants aged six and above. With the EU’s upgraded Eurodac 2.0 going live on 12 June, businesses can expect faster identity checks and less room for status shopping across borders.