Germany extends some border controls for another 6 months
The decision is motivated by ‘a considerable amount of illegal migration’ and the heightened security situation in Europe following several attacks in recent years.
The authorities will continue controls along the German-Austrian border and on flights coming in from Greece.
At present border controls within the Schengen Area are also carried out by Austria, France, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, which a non-EU country.
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