Brandenburg Officials Advocate for Lifting Border Controls with PolandThu 19th Feb, 2026Debate has intensified in Brandenburg regarding the ongoing border controls between Germany and Poland, which were introduced to curb irregular migration. With the upcoming implementation of the reformed Common European Asylum System (CEAS) scheduled for June 2026, Brandenburg officials argue that it is timely to phase out internal border checks. The border checks, which require notification to the European Commission, have also been intensified since the current minister assumed office. The Schengen Agreement, which was signed to eliminate internal border checks among participating countries, has been a cornerstone of European integration. Local authorities in Brandenburg, including the state's interior minister, express optimism that once the new European system is operational, internal border controls will no longer be necessary.

Source: The Munich Eye February 19, 2026 20:37 UTC