Germany Extends Border Controls Until Mid-September

The German government cites success in curbing irregular migration and combating smuggling as reasons for the six-month extension.

Germany will maintain border controls at all its external borders until September 15, 2025, extending the current measures set to expire in March.
The controls, initially expanded in September 2024, cover borders with Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Czech Republic, and Switzerland.
Authorities report intercepting approximately 80,000 unauthorized entries, arresting 1,900 smugglers, and denying entry to 47,000 individuals since the controls were implemented.
The measures aim to address irregular migration, human smuggling, and cross-border crime, including threats linked to terrorism.
Border checks within the Schengen Area are exceptional, but the German government justifies them as necessary for national security and migration management.