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EU’s eastern flank sees sharp drop in irregular crossings after harsh winter

Ammar Anwer
 17.04.2026, 17:31
Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Some 21,400 irregular crossings were recorded in the first quarter, down from 33,600 a year earlier. Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Irregular crossings along the route, which includes Poland, fell 58% in the first quarter of 2026.