The poll, carried out between September 6 and 10, revealed that 73% of respondents support increased border controls, while 71% favor deporting migrants at the country’s borders.

The survey highlights existing legal provisions that allow for the deportation of migrants who do not possess visas, are not seeking asylum, or have been banned from entering Germany. Despite this, 21% of Germans expressed opposition to deportations at the borders.

When asked whether they support border closures to limit migration, 45% of respondents said they were “fully in favor” and 28% were “somewhat in favor.” One in five Germans opposed such measures.

Additionally, 82% of respondents believe that more individuals without legal residence in Germany should be deported. Only 11% were against this idea, with 7% undecided.

On Monday, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced that temporary border controls would be implemented on all land borders starting September 16, lasting for at least six months.

Germany’s decision has sparked criticism from neighboring countries, including Poland and Greece. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the move as “a large-scale suspension of the Schengen area,” and called for urgent consultations with affected nations. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis also expressed concern, stating that unilateral changes to Schengen rules are not the solution to Europe’s migration challenges.