Interior Minister complains about German and Austrian police traffic police

Interior Minister Ivan Langer complained on Wednesday about German and Austrian traffic police targeting Czech drivers at road checks. After the Czech Republic joined the Schengen zone of free travel, Austrian and German police reportedly started targeting Czech drivers in their border areas, subjecting them to thorough inspections. In his reaction, Austrian Interior Minister Gunther Platter said on Thursday that any security measures were Austria’s internal issue, and that these road checks would continue.

In related news, the Austrian government will temporarily reinstate border controls during the European Football Championship to be held in Austria and Switzerland this summer. Austrian authorities said that between June 2 and July 1, they would focus on potential football hooligans as well as illegal immigrants crossing Austrian borders.