(FILES) The Europe Bridge connecting Frankfurt (Oder) in Germany and Slubice in Poland along the river Oder is devoid of traffic as demonstrators blocked access to the bridge, on February 26, 2024, in sympahty with Polish farmers blocking the A12 autoroute near the German border. Germany will from September 16, 2024 expand border controls to the frontiers with all its nine neighbours to stop irregular migrants in a move that has sparked protests from other EU members.
Berlin announced the sweeping measure following a string of deadly extremist attacks that have stoked public fears and boosted support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)