One year after his election victory, Poland's leader announced a temporary halt to the right to claim asylum in response to a crisis at the Polish border with Belarus. This move, signaling a broader rightward shift in Europe, reflects a growing trend among centrist figureheads to adopt stricter positions on irregular migration.
Across Europe, countries like Germany and France are implementing border checks and hinting at immigration curbs amid concerns over security and support for far-right parties. Italy's agreement to ship migrants to Albania has also garnered attention.
