Mon Sep 09 15:28:52 UTC 2024: ## Germany to Reintroduce Border Checks and Refuse Entry to Irregular Migrants

**Berlin, September 10, 2024** – In a move aimed at curbing irregular migration, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced on Monday that the country will reinstate border checks at all land crossings and introduce a new system to refuse entry to irregular migrants.

The decision comes after months of pressure from the opposition CDU, who had made the refusal of entry at the border a condition for agreeing on joint measures against irregular migration. While the move has been met with criticism from some coalition partners, like the Greens, Faeser has defended the measures as necessary to control migration flows.

The new system for refusing entry, which is said to be in line with European law, is expected to be unveiled on Tuesday following a meeting with opposition parties. Faeser claims the impact on neighboring countries and cross-border commuters will be minimal, citing the successful implementation of temporary checks during sporting events this summer.

The move follows a year of increased pressure on Germany’s border security due to a surge in irregular crossings. While the EU’s Schengen area normally prohibits border checks, member states can register exceptions with the European Commission. Germany has already implemented temporary checks at land borders with Poland, Czechia, Switzerland, and Austria.

However, the decision to reintroduce full border checks and refuse entry has sparked controversy. Critics argue that these measures violate the spirit of Schengen and will complicate efforts to establish a unified European asylum system.

The issue of migration has become increasingly politicized in Germany, with opposition parties and parts of the ruling coalition pushing for stricter border controls. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has warned against “solo efforts” by Germany, emphasizing the importance of finding a shared European solution to migration challenges.

The announcement comes as Germany faces increasing pressure to address the influx of migrants, with the issue set to remain a key topic in upcoming political debates.

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