Interior Minister Mariusz Błaszczak said on Wednesday that Poland will introduce border controls for a month as it hosts a NATO summit and World Youth Days in July.

Border checks are to be imposed at the beginning of July. Speaking to public broadcaster Polish Radio, Błaszczak said the move is not linked to the migration crisis in Europe.

He pointed out that Warsaw introduced similar measures when Poland hosted the Euro 2012 football championships.

A NATO summit is to take place 8-9 July at the National Stadium in Warsaw, bringing together some 2,500 delegates, including heads of state and government, EU and United Nations leaders.

The Roman Catholic Church’s World Youth Days takes place from 25 July to 31 July, with millions of pilgrims expected to flock to Poland. Pope Francis is to attend the event. (pk)

Source: IAR/Polish Radio