Germany to Implement Six-Month Border Controls from Sept 16 to Curb Migration, Islamist Extremism

Sep 9, 2024, 03:51 PM

Germany's Interior Minister, Nancy Faeser, has announced the introduction of temporary border controls at all land borders starting September 16, 2024. The measures, which will be in place for six months, aim to curb irregular migration and address public concerns related to Islamist extremism and cross-border crime. The government cited recent terror attacks, including one in Solingen, and the continuing burden of migration as key reasons for the decision. The European Commission has been notified of these measures, which include both stationary and mobile border police operations and the possibility of returning people across the border. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's ruling coalition agreed to the measures as part of a crackdown on irregular immigration. Faeser's Social Democrats face upcoming state elections, adding political context to the decision.