Refining Border Enforcement: Dobrindt Unveils Extended Shifts for Border Guards
Border guards may allegedly be scheduled for 12-hour work shifts by Dobrindt.
Alexander Dobrindt, the new CSU Interior Minister, aims to strengthen border controls in Germany. One of the proposed methods involves officers working 12-hour shifts, a strategy believed to ramp up current border inspection efforts [1].
This decision could potentially increase the workforce's efficiency, allowing for control of more crossings. The existing force of approximately 11,000 officers may be bolstered further by additional personnel, though specific numbers are yet to be disclosed [1].
The apparent inspiration for these enhanced measures comes from recent telephone conferences held among key officials. However, neither confirmation nor denial of these discussions has been publicly acknowledged. Dobrindt is expected to provide a formal statement regarding the matter later in the day [1].
In light of Dobrindt's promises of stricter migration policies, other measures could include enhanced border inspections, particularly for non-EU travelers, and increased rejections of asylum seekers at the borders, such as along the Austrian frontier. Such measures may also involve the implementation of the practice of 'refoulement', where migrants are returned to their home countries [3][5].
At the moment, an extension of border controls at external borders has been in place since September 2024. With the planned improvements, the focus on the border could lead to a strengthened stance against illegal migration and security enhancement throughout the country [2].
Sources:- ntv.de- [1] Spiegel- [2] dpa- [3] Bild.de- [4] ZDF.de- [5] Deutsche Welle
Insights:
- 12-hour Shifts: While 12-hour shifts for border guards are the main focus of this article, it's essential to note that such plans are not currently confirmed [1].
- Border Control Measures: The proposed border control measures are extensive and include increasing personnel, strengthening inspections, implementing stricter asylum policies, and potentially using the practice of 'refoulement' [3][5].
- Permanent Border Controls: Dobrindt has announced the introduction of permanent border controls with Poland, Austria, and France, starting from May 6, 2025 [3].
- The proposed employment policy by Alexander Dobrindt, the CSU Interior Minister, includes implementing 12-hour shifts for border guards to bolster border controls in Germany [1].
- The community policy also suggests increasing the workforce efficiency through additional personnel, though specific numbers have not been disclosed [1].
- Dobrindt's plans for stricter migration policies may involve increased border inspections, rejections of asylum seekers, and potentially the implementation of 'refoulement' [3][5].
- The extended border controls at external borders, initially put in place since September 2024, are expected to be reinforced under Dobrindt's proposed measures [2].
