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Poland's £300M Border Fence Sparks Tensions and Controversy

7/8/2025

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Poland's foreign minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, hailed a £300 million anti-migration fence at the Belarus border, boasting a 98% effectiveness rate. Amid rising tensions, Prime Minister Donald Tusk introduced temporary border controls with Germany. The situation escalates as far-right groups launch civilian patrols, sparking human rights concerns and Tusk's criticism of opposition parties.

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Poland's foreign minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, hailed a £300 million anti-migration fence at the Belarus border, boasting a 98% effectiveness rate. Amid rising tensions, Prime Minister Donald Tusk introduced temporary border controls with Germany. The situation escalates as far-right groups launch civilian patrols, sparking human rights concerns and Tusk's criticism of opposition parties.