Interior Minister Nancy Faeser stated that the extended passport controls are a necessary measure to tackle irregular migration while protecting domestic security and addressing terror threats.
The checks along Germany's borders are part of a concerted effort to mitigate the number of people entering without visas, particularly in the wake of recent violent incidents.
Following a recent deadly attack in Solingen by a Syrian refugee, the debate surrounding immigration and asylum has heightened, prompting government action to bolster border security.
Germany previously implemented some stricter controls on borders with Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland due to a surge in first-time asylum requests, indicating a shift in immigration strategy.
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