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Dobrindt extends border controls until March 2027

Federal Minister Dobrindt plans to extend border controls at Germany's borders until at least mid-March 2027, despite Schengen rules for open borders.

19 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Federal Minister Dobrindt has announced that border controls at Germany's external borders with neighboring countries will be extended until at least mid-March 2027. This measure contradicts the Schengen agreements, which provide for free movement within the Schengen Area.

However, border controls have been maintained in Germany for two years now. The current announcement is a continuation of this practice, which is a response to ongoing challenges in the area of migration.

The named sources emphasize the necessity of these controls to combat cross-border crime and migration pressure.

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