Germany has reportedly expelled a significant number of illegal migrants to Poland, raising alarms over the escalating scale of this phenomenon. From January 1 to May 30, 2024, a total of 4,506 non-European Union nationals were deported to Poland, with 928 of these expulsions occurring in May alone.
Journalist Aleksandra Fedorska has been closely monitoring the situation and reports that the German Federal Police’s official records indicate a troubling trend. Between January and April 2024, 5,621 individuals illegally crossed the Polish-German border, out of whom 3,578 were subsequently turned back to Poland. This steady influx of deportations has intensified in May, underscoring a growing operational pattern by German authorities.
The data Fedorska acquired from the German police sheds light on the sharp increase in migrant transfers. Initially, the monthly average from January to April stood at 894 individuals, but May saw a significant spike. This increase is not only a logistical challenge but also poses broader questions about the bilateral agreements and the humanitarian aspects of handling migrant movements within the EU.
German officials have yet to respond comprehensively to these reports, leaving room for speculation about the long-term implications of these deportations on Poland’s social and administrative resources. This situation also brings to the forefront the need for a coordinated European approach to migration, which respects the rights of individuals and the sovereignty of nations in handling border security and migrant flows.