Border checks are being conducted once more in Germany.
For those planning trips to nearby nations in the upcoming weeks, it's essential to ensure that they have all the necessary travel documents. The European Football Championship has prompted authorities to carry out border checks once again, beginning now until mid-July.
The Federal Police will conduct temporary checks at all German borders due to the upcoming European Football Championship, including locations previously without border controls like Denmark, France, and the Benelux countries. Additionally, travelers from the Schengen area may be examined at airports, train stations, and seaports. According to the Federal Ministry of the Interior, these checks will occur "location-dependently and flexibly."
Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized the priority of security during the European Football Championship. She stated, "We are equipping ourselves with maximum use of security authorities against any imaginable dangers." The scope of concern includes the threat of Islamist terrorism, hooligans, and cyber attacks.
These "flexible and temporary" checks are designed to "minimally disturb" travel and commuting, said the Minister. The emphasis will be on those that are essential for safety.
The temporary border checks at all German Schengen internal borders are registered at the EU level until July 19, 2024. The last match of the EM takes place on July 14 in Berlin. Hence, it is imperative for all travelers to carry valid travel documentation when crossing borders.
Border control measures have been implemented at various borders since last October and have been extended periodically. Until mid-December, checks will occur at Germany's borders with Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland. Controls at the German-Austrian border are set to be in place only until mid-November initially.
