Poland to Reinstate Border Controls With Germany, Lithuania
The Spin
Left narrative
Poland's border controls are a surrender to far-right rhetoric. Tusk's populist pandering won't win voters who prefer authentic right-wing parties anyway. This theatrical gesture weakens Schengen, one of Europe's greatest achievements, while abandoning Poland's pro-European values. Instead, Poland should lead with progressive cooperation on migration through EU burden-sharing.
Right narrative
Poland's new border controls are a justified response to Germany's irresponsible migration policies. When German authorities dump illegal migrants onto Polish soil, they're forcing Poland to deal with their failed system. After honorable citizens had already taken to the border to defend their country, Tusk is playing catch up to an increasingly angry Polish population.
