The Polish government has reported a drastic 96% decrease in attempts to illegally cross its border from Belarus during the first quarter of 2026. This significant drop, with only 158 border breach attempts recorded, is largely credited to the effectiveness of Poland’s strengthened border controls and migration policies. . Despite reduced migration pressure, the government plans to maintain strict surveillance. The border remains heavily fortified with fences, electronic monitoring, and ongoing responses to attempted crossings.
Date: April 4, 2026. Source: euronews.com