beefed-up Border Patrol: Federal Police in NRW Crank Up Border Controls Following Chancellor's Decree
Strengthened Border Monitoring at the Hands of Federal Police in NRW Region - Border control measures intensified by regional federal police in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)
Get ready for some serious border action, folks! The Federal Police in North Rhine-Westphalia have beefed up their team at the German-Dutch and German-Belgian borders, according to a spokesperson. "We've cranked up the number of Federal Police officers at these borders," the spokesperson asserted, echoing an instruction from the Federal Ministry of the Interior.
This intensified action follows a decree by the new Federal Minister of the Interior, Alexander Dobrindt (CSU). He announced the Step-up in border control, including the possibility of turning back asylum seekers at the border if they've already submitted applications in other EU countries. But don't worry, this doesn't apply to pregnant women, children, and other vulnerable groups.
Reul: Border Cops Lend a Helping Hand
Later in the day, the border police authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia got the heads-up from the State Office for Central Police Services about the altered procedure for internal border controls. They're ready to lend a hand to the Federal Police if needed.
North Rhine-Westphalia's Interior Minister Herbert Reul (CDU) expressed solidarity in Düsseldorf. "We all need to band together now," he said. "Border controls are a crucial piece to tackling the immigration conundrum." That means the Federal Police faces a hefty challenge ahead. "So, our border police authorities will lend a hand with border patrols if need be," Reul added.
Back in September 2022, supportive measures were already ordered by decree to help Federal Police with internal border controls in the fight against human trafficking and irregular migration, the Interior Ministry explained. "This still holds true," they affirmed, adding that this includes the territories covered by those in Düsseldorf and Cologne for the federal highways.
Checkpoints within a 30-kilometer border zone
A dpa news agency reporter didn't spot any signs of beefed-up controls at the German-Dutch border in the wee hours. Similarly, WDR had a quiet night at the German-Belgian border in North Rhine-Westphalia.
The Federal Police spokesperson pointed to the mobile deployment concept in North Rhine-Westphalia. Checkpoints are set up within a 30-kilometer border zone. The spokesperson explained, "If we ain't visible, that's a good sign - because then those we're looking to control won't see us either."
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Insight:
The new policies and procedures for increased border controls in Germany, under the leadership of Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, involve extensive checks at borders with neighboring countries. Key aspects include an increase in checks, turning back some asylum seekers, maintaining a presence that's visible and invisible, and attracting international criticism from neighboring countries like Poland and Switzerland.
- The Federal Police in North Rhine-Westphalia have increased their presence at the German-Dutch and German-Belgian borders, following a decree by the new Federal Minister of the Interior, Alexander Dobrindt.
- North Rhine-Westphalia's Interior Minister, Herbert Reul, has expressed support for these intensified border controls, stating that they are crucial for tackling the immigration issue.
- Border checks are taking place within a 30-kilometer border zone, with both visible and invisible deployments, according to a Federal Police spokesperson.
- This policy by the Federal Government is aimed at preventing unauthorized entry into the country, and the Federal Police in North Rhine-Westphalia have been ordered to assist in these efforts.
- The EU countries are monitoring this policy-and-legislation development closely, with some expressing criticism, like Poland and Switzerland.
- The Federal Government's policies have also created a challenge for the border police authorities, who may be required to help with patrolling the borders in the future.
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