Poland has reinstated border controls with Germany and Lithuania to address concerns over illegal migration. The Polish government announced the 30-day measure last week. Pressure has been

Poland introduced temporary controls on its borders with Germany and Lithuania on Monday in an effort to stem what the government says is an increasing number of undocumented migrants crossing from the north and west.

Poland is beginning spot checks at its shared border with Germany, with random checks being carried out from Monday onwards at a total of 52 border crossings, authorities say. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the temporary border checks at the start of July in response to stricter German controls at the shared border.