Today the interior ministry has announced on the Germany borders. They will be Extending Temporary Controls and checks on all the Germany borders. Berlin expressed that this was a move that is necessary and much needed to tackle illegal and irregular immigration.
Protecting national security is a priority and Germany is doing just that. These controls are aimed at stopping the number of immigrants entering Germany without visas. And in the midst of these decisions there is growing debates on tackling irregular immigration.
Minister Faeaser stance on these Temporary Checks at the Germany borders
According to Nancy Faeser stated these checks are a part of limiting irregular immigration and to also address the national security threats Germany is facing from Islamist Terrorist groups.
She also expressed concern over the grave cross border criminal organisations that are taking place. Minister Faeser expressed “We are doing everything we can to protect the people in our country against this,”
This is taking active action to reinforce national’s security start with securing Germany borders. Although this will be a tough stance to take, Germany has no choice on the matter as irregular immigration is already posing problems in the country.
According to reports, Fraeser has already informed of the governments protocols and initiatives in moving forward with the plan to the European Commission.
Germany shares over 3,700km of land borders with:
- Denmark
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- France
- Switzerland
- Austria
- Czech Republic
- Poland
These countries remain members of the Schengen Zone where no one entering these nations are subject to restrictions or any checks on travel. These controls are starting on Monday September 16th 2024 and will continue for the next 6 months.
Debates Intensifying in the recent Weeks
There is an on-going debate on immigration and Germany’s asylum system which has heightened over these few weeks. The main recent that sparked these debates was a deadly knife attacked carried out by a former Syrian refugee in Western Germany in the city of Solingen this month.
The attacker has now crossed Germany borders and escaped to Bulgaria, from where he first entered the European Union (EU). This has raised both governmental and public concerns for the citizens of Germany. And the upcoming elections will decide the fate of Germany against illegal immigration and Islamist terrorism.
Conclusion
There are many illegal immigrants crossing Germany Borders fleeing from nay causes. However, this is causing a rise in crime jeopardizing the safety of German citizens. The government has taken an initiative to conduct temporary check on borders to increase national security while ensuring the safety of German nationals.
Key Points
- Germany’s Interior Ministry extended border controls for six months to curb illegal immigration and protect national security.
- Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized that the checks aim to prevent cross-border crime and address threats from Islamist terrorist groups.
- Recent debates on immigration intensified after a deadly attack by a Syrian refugee, raising concerns ahead of upcoming elections.