Germany Strengthens Border Controls: Changes in the Schengen Area and New Protection Measures

By Ivan PetrenkoSep 10, 2024 13:35 PMNews
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German police strengthen border security measures. Source: unsplash

Germany has announced temporary changes in border controls, which will come into effect on September 16, 2024. Amid a prolonged crisis at the European Union's external borders, the German government has decided to extend border checks across all nine checkpoints, previously covering only four. These measures aim to provide greater control over migration flows and enhance national security.

Temporary Measures and Their Impact on Travel

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser confirmed that the new inspections will be provisional and are intended to safeguard national interests until the EU's external boundaries are securely fortified by the forthcoming Common European Asylum Framework. She especially noted the necessity of further inspections at Germany's domestic borders, including those with Poland, Austria, and Switzerland.

Faeser highlighted that these adjustments will not only strengthen security but also allow for more efficient deportation of individuals who have been refused asylum. In the context of unrestricted movement within the Schengen zone, Germany is confronted with the need for tighter regulation of migration flows and the maintenance of public order, which has a direct impact on the flow of tourists within the country.

Impact on Travelers and EU Citizens

Many tourists, used to unrestricted travel within the Schengen zone, might experience delays at border crossings, particularly during high travel periods. Nonetheless, Faeser emphasized that these precautions are crucial for ensuring national security until the new European Asylum Mechanism is fully operational.

The European Commission has already been informed of Germany's decision, indicating collaborative efforts with other European nations to maintain robust oversight. Although temporary border inspections are not unprecedented within EU regulations, the recent expansion highlights the increasing scale of the challenges currently facing the Schengen Area.

Consequences for International Travel

Tourists and business travelers planning trips to Germany should be prepared for potential changes in border crossing procedures. Despite the temporary nature of these measures, they may affect mobility within Europe, especially for those traveling across land borders.

Germany's decision may signal to other EU countries that similar measures could be adopted in other parts of the Schengen Area. This is yet another step in the fight for migration control and strengthening security in the face of growing challenges Europe is currently facing.

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