Nancy Faeser Sets Strategic Border Controls to Address Migration

Nancy Faeser Unveils Strategic Border Controls

Before border controls are reinstated at all German borders from this Monday, Federal Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) highlighted the importance of acting in close coordination with our neighboring countries. The focus will be on targeted controls rather than widespread ones, aiming to limit irregular migration and combat crime. These border checks will initially apply for six months, particularly at borders with Austria, Switzerland, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

Economic Concerns and Regional Impacts

Faeser mentioned that the goal is to minimize disruptions for residents and businesses in border regions. However, local representatives have expressed concerns about potential long traffic jams and negative economic implications. Faeser’s announcement, prompted by the intensified asylum policy discussion following the Solingen attack, has drawn criticism from abroad. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the only effective way to halt unlawful migration is to efficiently control the EU's external borders, rather than internal ones.

Collaborative Efforts on Migration Policies

Prior to this, Tusk had a phone call with Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD), during which Germany’s migration policy strategies were discussed. CDU leader Friedrich Merz anticipates a candid evaluation of the border controls by year’s end, reiterating his call for returns at the border. Scholz also signed a migration agreement with Uzbekistan, aimed at facilitating the entry of skilled workers like nurses while expediting the deportation of unlawfully residing Uzbek citizens in Germany.