What happens to Schengen in an era of renewed border control?
The visa-free Schengen Area is meant to realise the EU goal of freedom of movement. But Germany’s new border security measures could jeopardise
Map | How Germany’s border closures jeopardize the Schengen Area
The announcement by Olaf Scholz’s government, which comes into force on Monday, is a blow to free movement in the EU, which has seen previous threats such as the refugee crisis in 2015 and the Covid p
Germany's border controls 'the new norm'? Is border-free Schengen Area area 'a thing of the past'?
Germany will from Monday expand border controls to the frontiers with all nine of its neighbours to stop irregular migrants in a move that has sparked protests from other EU members. Berlin announced the sweeping measure following a string of deadly extremist attacks that have stoked public fears and boosted support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
Germany's Tighter Border Controls Take Effect, Irking Neighbours
Vehicles pass by a checkpoint as police officers stand by, on the German-Polish border crossing "Stadtbruecke", as all German land borders are subject to random controls to protect internal security and reduce irregular migration,
Germany extends temporary border controls to all nine of its external frontiers
Germany reinstated border controls on all nine of its frontiers Monday morning, in what it says is a crack down on irregular migration and crime following recent extremist attacks.
Germany begins conducting checks at all its land borders
Germany on Monday began random checks at its borders with five Western European nations as it seeks to crack down on irregular migration, expanding a system of controls that are already in place at four other borders.
Germany Expands Border Controls To Curb Migrant Arrivals
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Germany reintroduces border controls to tackle migration – to the delight of far right
Interior minister Nancy Faeser says the aim is to ‘protect against acute dangers’ – but some of the country’s neighbours are not happy
Germany reintroduces border control to curb illegal immigration
The border controls with Germany's fellow Schengen area countries is testing European unity.
Germany expands border controls as right pressures government on migration
Germany has expanded border control measures, with the crossings to all nine of its neighbouring countries now being checked. The checks, implemented on Monday in what the government said last week are a bid to to curb entry of undocumented migrants,
Germany reintroduces temporary controls on borders, irking neighbours
Germany on Monday (Sept 16) reintroduced temporary controls on its western and northern borders to combat irregular migration and cross-border crime. According to the government, the border checks would now apply at Germany's land borders with  France,
Africans who apply for Schengen visas face high rejection rates – migration scholar explains why
In 2023, the Schengen states generated US$906 million from visa applications, of which US$145 million came from rejected visa ...
Germany angers European neighbors as it tightens migration along all land borders
Germany has announced plans to tighten control at all of its land borders as part of a crackdown on migration, placing ...
Is the border-free Schengen Area about to unravel?
Recent developments in Germany and Hungary linked to irregular migration have cast serious doubts over the future of the ...
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Europe: Is Schengen's borderless dream ending?
Germany’s recent decision to reinstate border checks with nine neighbouring countries, citing concerns over terrorism and irregular migration, has sparked fears of the Schengen Area’s future. The move ...
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Germany: Schengen Visa travellers to continue enjoying free movement
"In accordance with European law has introduced temporary border controls to address rising numbers of irregular entries into ...
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The Schengen Area is a zone comprising 27 European countries that have eliminated border control at their mutual borders, ...
How to apply for a Transit Schengen Visa and why it is important for Indian travellers
For Indian travelers, understanding the Transit Schengen Visa is crucial. This short-term visa allows transit through the Schengen Area en route to non-Schengen destinations. It ensures smooth travel, ...