Faeser Prolongs Border Controls Until December 15th, Boasts Success
The Interior Minister of Germany, Nancy Faeser, has extended border controls to last until December 15th. In her public statement, she commended the success and effectiveness of the original controls. According to internal reports, over 3,300 unauthorized entries have been identified at the German-Polish border since October, with 1,100 of those attempts thwarted. The primary challenge lies in the fact that individuals seeking asylum are generally granted entry.
At the German-Polish border, the German authorities apprehended 30 smugglers. Stationary border checks were instituted in October, impacting Germany's borders with Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland, stemming from the considerable influx of refugees.
Additional Perspectives:
- Faeser, the German Interior Minister, recently extended border controls to December 15th.
- The Ministry of Interior's spokesperson lauded the effectiveness of the extended border controls.
- The extended border controls encompass stationary checks at the German borders with Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland.
- The decision to expand the border controls was motivated by Germany's burgeoning refugee population.
- Since October, 3,300 unauthorized entries have been identified at the German-Polish border.
- Faeser addressed the matter on her Twitter account, emphasizing the necessity of these border controls.
- The Federal Police have played an essential role in implementing and managing these border controls.
Extra Information:
Faeser announced that she would maintain border controls until September 15, 2025, to combat irregular migration and cross-border crime. Since introducing internal border controls on September 16, 2024, the German Federal Police detected approximately 80,000 irregular entries, arrested 1,900 people smugglers, and turned back 47,000 individuals due to invalid travel documents or visas. The measures are compliant with EU law and are essential for controlling irregular migration and preventing criminal activities. Authorities have ensured that the controls will be conducted in a targeted fashion to minimize disruptions to daily travel and commuter traffic.
The extension of border controls until September 15, 2025, aligns with Germany's ongoing efforts to handle migration issues and secure its borders ahead of the 2025 federal election on February 23rd.
