Germany to introduce temporary checks on the border with France
In connection with the Olympic Games, checks will be introduced on the German-French border from July 20 to September 30. This may slow down HGV traffic.
In order to ensure the highest level of security, Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser has announced the introduction of temporary controls on the German-French border in the period preceding and during the Olympic Games in Paris. The intention will soon be communicated to the European Commission.
Temporary checks on the land borders with Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland to combat smuggling and illegal migration will continue until December 15. Temporary checks on the German-Austrian border will last until November 11.
Temporary border checks are introduced according to Art. 25 of Schengen Borders Code in response to a serious threat to public order or internal securit
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