Germany to extend random border controls with neighbor states for another six months

Germany will extend border controls with its neighbours for another six months over illegal migration concerns, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt told the tabloid Bild. He said the European Commission had already been informed about the decision.

Random checks at all of Germany’s borders will thus remain in place at least until 15 September.

Although Germany is part of the Schengen free movement zone, which in principle allows passport-free travel across internal borders, it has maintained checks on its border with Austria since 2015.

Controls were extended to the Czech Republic, Poland and Switzerland in October 2023.