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GuardianOct 14, 2023
Poland and Czech Republic Extend Border Controls with Slovakia
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The Facts
Poland and the Czech Republic have announced that they will extend temporary controls on their borders with Slovakia into November as European countries seek to curb illegal immigration.
Polish Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminsky reportedly confirmed that the government will extend the border controls until Nov. 2, while the Czech government announced a similar extension Wednesday evening.
Temporary controls on the Polish-Slovakian border began on Oct. 4, and Kaminski said that the results have been positive with demonstratable effects. He doubled down on Poland’s immigration policy saying, "There will be no illegal migration routes through Poland."
The Spin
Right narrative
Eastern European countries such as Poland are providing a great example to Western countries grappling with the migration crisis stemming from Africa and the Middle East. Citizens across Europe and other Western countries are fed up with the endless stream of illegal migration and the moral lecturing from their leaders. Poland doesn't deal with terrorism and gang violence and has seen a booming economy over the last few decades. Poland is one of the few European countries that has the backbone to handle migration appropriately.
Left narrative
Authoritarian demagogues in Poland and other European countries are running campaigns based on fear and discrimination in order to win elections. While some politicians try to disguise their bigotry by claiming anti-immigration policies are a matter of national security, far-right parties are running on a platform of xenophobia. Europe should focus on helping migrants instead of demonizing them.
