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Dobrindt Defends Border Controls as Pressure Mounts Over Legal and Operational Challenges

Germany's interior minister insists measures can be sustained despite police union warnings and growing protests from border communities.

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Polizisten weisen an der deutsch-französischen Grenze einen Mann zurück (Archivfoto)
Grenzkontrollen an einer deutschen Autobahn

Overview

  • Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt affirmed in the Bundestag that the Bundespolizei can maintain intensified border controls for an extended period, countering police union warnings of resource strain.
  • The Gewerkschaft der Polizei cautioned that the current level of enforcement is only sustainable for a few more weeks without additional support or adjustments to operations.
  • Mayors of Kehl and Strasbourg sent a formal protest letter to Chancellor Merz, citing economic disruptions and daily life impacts in the cross-border region.
  • SPD lawmakers questioned the legal basis for rejecting asylum seekers at the border, describing it as potentially precarious and raising concerns about compliance with EU law.
  • The policy, implemented on May 8, has led to a 45% increase in rejections within its first week, but critics argue its broader impact on Schengen principles and European cohesion remains a significant risk.