On the Move in Southern Germany: Prepare for Delays Due to Border Controls
Anticipated Roadblock Congestion at Border Checkpoints
Here's the Lowdown:
Expect traffic snarls in Southern Germany as stricter border controls take effect, a heads-up courtesy of the Federal Police Union. The new controls, according to Union head Andreas Roßkopf, will result in delays despite efforts to minimize disruptions to commuter and cargo traffic.
The rationale for these measures is simple: to tighten border security, especially at busier crossings like those with Austria and the Czech Republic. The primary targets? Long-distance buses, which are often used as a conduit for illegal border crossings. Don't be surprised if these buses are stopped, and official checks are carried out, adding to your travel time.
Small trucks also find themselves in the crosshairs of the controllers. Anything that transports multiple people and isn't easy to peer into is a point of interest.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz downplays theseHeightened border controls as a solo German effort, assuring they align with European law. Merz further clarified that no state of emergency has been declared by the federal government.
History buffs will recall similar scenes during the football European Championship last year. The intensity of the border control measures now might echo those times, but fear not—Merz didn't declare a state of emergency.
Remember, these border checks are here to stay, with over 14,000 additional federal border police officers on duty. So, anticipate congestion, delays, and perhaps some hiccups in your journey across Southern Germany.
[1]: Source: ntv.de[4]: Source: chl/dpa
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The Commission has also been involved in the stricter border controls, particularly in Bavaria, where Federal Minister of Transport Alexander Dobrindt has recently initiated WhatsApp groups for swift communication among authorities to manage congestion. Under the new measures, not only long-distance buses but also small trucks are subject to increased checks, adding to general-news discussions about politics concerning congestion in Southern Germany. Despite efforts to minimize disruptions, the increased border controls could potentially impact bavaria's commuter and cargo traffic flow.
