Border guards to reportedly work 12-hour shifts under Dobrindt's plan.
Title: Dobrindt's Aggressive Border Increments: 12-Hour Shifts for Border Patrol
Alexander Dobrindt, the new CSU Interior Minister, is reportedly pulling out all the stops to beef up border control efforts, according to rumors circulating in the media. If confirmed, the framework includes doubling riot police units, adding mobile control and surveillance units, and compelling border inspectors to endure grueling 12-hour shifts daily.
Down the line, this reinforcement could bolster the existing force of 11,000 officers, potentially allowing for an expansion of control points beyond the current 50. The "Spiegel" alleges these ambitious plans were discussed during a secret conference call between Dieter Romann, head of the Federal Police Office, and his department heads shortly after the government change. With Dobrindt slated to speak later in the day, it is yet to be seen if the CSU heavyweight will clarify these rumors.
On the heels of Dobrindt's announcement of an immediate crackdown on irregular migration, the focus of German politics undeniably lies in migration control. While the enforcement at borders remained unchanged at least initially on the new government's first day, hundreds of border guards in Trier continued their routine checks, according to Stefan Doehn, a spokesperson for the Federal Police Inspectorate.
Border controls have been in place since mid-September 2024, and the government has extended them for six more months, with an expiration date set for September 15. Permanent border controls have been implemented with Poland, Austria, and France to strengthen the nation's defenses against illegal border crossings.
Additional Insights:While details regarding the proposed 12-hour shifts are still un verified, it's clear that Dobrindt's strategies aim to intensify border checks, particularly at significant crossing points like Germany and Austria. Plans also call for turning back a larger number of asylum seekers, despite legal and political criticisms. The ultimate goal remains to staunch the flow of illegal migration. Moreover, with the decision to hire thousands more employees to enhance border control efforts, the focus seems to be on creating a stronger and more vigilant border control system overall.
- Alexander Dobrindt, the new CSU Interior Minister, is reportedly planning to increase employment in the border control force to reach an expansion of control points beyond the current 50.
- To achieve this, Dobrindt is considering implementing 12-hour shifts for border inspectors as part of his aggressive border control policies.
- Rumors suggest that Dobrindt also plans to strengthen border control efforts by doubling riot police units, adding mobile control and surveillance units, and turning back a larger number of asylum seekers.
- Dobrindt's strategies aim to intensify border checks, particularly at Germany and Austria's significant crossing points, as part of an overall focus on creating a stronger and more vigilant border control system.
- The ultimate goal of Dobrindt's employment policies is to staunch the flow of illegal migration, as the focus of German politics undeniably lies in migration control.
