Germany has imposed stricter border controls to limit immigration, which has become a contentious issue amid rising far-right sentiments. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt justifies these measures due to decreasing asylum applications. However, rejections of people seeking asylum have sparked legal disputes. The Federal Police, tasked with enforcing these controls, have logged over 720,000 hours of overtime. Federal Police Commissioner Uli Grotsch has examined the increased workload on officers at border points, while highlighting compliance with law enforcement duties across differing German states.
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt defends the government’s tougher border controls, citing a need to limit immigration and the resulting increase in police work and overtime.
As of May 2025, more than 720,000 hours of overtime have been logged by Federal police due to stricter border controls, reflecting the high workload on law enforcement.
Federal Police Commissioner Uli Grotsch has assessed the impact of tighter border measures by visiting over 30 control points, highlighting the heavy burden on 14,000 policing staff.
The increase in rejections at borders amid stricter controls has stirred legal controversies, demonstrating the ongoing tension over immigration management in Germany.
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