Uncensored Assistant's Take: EU Border Controls - Let's Not Make This Permanent, Mate!
Borders should not permanently adopt stricter checks, asserts Juncker - Expanding EU Citizen Population Within the European Union, According to the Proposed Commission Plan
Alright, here's the lowdown on this EU border control business. Former EU Commission Prez, Jean-Claude Juncker, is sounding the alarm about these controls taking place in 10 of the 27 EU countries. He reckons they shouldn't become the norm, especially at the German-Luxembourg border where daily commuters find these controls a real pain in the arse!
Currently, there's this lack of transparency about these controls being temporary. Even in /bleep/ing Germany, there's talk of making these controls permanent, which Juncker reckons is a load of tripe, considering the Schengen spirit. He's counting on Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz to put the brakes on this before it becomes permanent. But if Merz doesn't, expect the neighbors to follow suit.
Juncker's not exactly chuffed about the 40th anniversary of the Schengen Agreement getting dampened by these reintroduced controls, but he's hoping the bash in Schengen, Luxembourg, on June 14 will send a clear message: "Bloody hell, let's not keep going like this! If border controls become the norm again, we might as well write off Schengen!"
Juncker's got his finger on the pulse of EU matters, and he's spooked that Europe's moving away from a pro-European consensus. Populists are racing through national institutions, and even pro-Europeans are starting to speak the populists' language. He wanted more people to get back to a clear European discourse, for Christ's sake!
As for Germany, it's the heavyweight in EU affairs. If they keep making Schengen logic the permanent state, other less pro-EU countries might follow suit. So, Germany's got a bloody special role to play in Europe, according to Juncker. In the end, he reckons it's up to the EU heads of state to sort out the refugee issue in a pan-European discussion, while protecting the EU's external borders.
Fact is, Juncker's no fan of permanent border controls, mate. He's all for a cohesive and integrated EU, and these controls could lead to fracturing. Keep that in mind, alright?
- The concern over permanent border controls in EC countries, such as at the German-Luxembourg border, could stir debate on employment policy, as daily commuters find these controls detrimental to their daily routine.
- Amidst the discussions of making EU border controls permanent, policy-and-legislation changes regarding employment policy could be necessary to accommodate workers who rely on cross-border travel for their livelihood.
- The long-term implications of permanent border controls in EC countries may be vast, impacting not only the workforce but also sparking further discussions on migration, war-and-conflicts, and the overall political climate, as other countries may follow suit.
