Germany debates extending tightened border controls DW 08/13/2024
Briefly

Germany's interior minister, Nancy Faeser, advocates for maintaining border controls to combat illegal migration until the new EU asylum system is operational, emphasizing the reduction in irregular migration and effectiveness against smugglers.
The current border checks were instated due to a surge in first-time asylum requests and were extended during the European Championship; however, the new EU rules may not be in place until the end of 2025, necessitating a potential extension beyond December 15.
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