The decision affects the high-traffic border area between Zgorzelec and Görlitz, where daily crossings exceed 10,000. Local officials, including Zgorzelec Mayor Rafał Gronicz, criticize the effectiveness of these measures, noting that the number of apprehensions is low relative to resources deployed. The Polish government argues that these controls are necessary to prevent irregular migration, especially in light of Germany’s own border enforcement practices. The extension reflects ongoing tensions within the Schengen framework regarding security and migration management.