Germany's decision to tighten border controls is driven by political motives rather than legal justifications, risking Europe's free movement and EU unity at large.
The new border measures appear to be a response to the far-right's electoral success, indicating a shift in Germany's migration policy to appease domestic concerns.
Officials in Brussels are alarmed at Germany's move, perceiving it as clear pandering to a domestic audience rather than a necessary policy for security.
The German government aims to symbolically convey to citizens and migrants that asylum seekers are no longer welcome, reflecting rising anti-immigrant sentiment.
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