"Germany-Poland Tensions Escalate Over Border Checks and Visa Scandal"

Tensions between Germany and Poland are escalating as Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government considers imposing border checks to address the influx of asylum seekers entering Germany through the Polish and Czech borders. Scholz linked the border crisis to an alleged visas-for-bribes scandal in Poland, sparking a diplomatic row. Poland's foreign minister accused Scholz of interfering in internal affairs and damaging mutual relations. Germany is under pressure to address irregular migration, with a significant increase in asylum requests. Talks between Germany and Poland regarding border checks are ongoing.