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Positive Assessment of Border Controls
2025-06-01 16:55:08
Migration

Positive Assessment of Border Controls

The Federal Police has reported favorable results following the implementation of stricter border controls by Interior Minister Dobrindt. Chief Romann noted manageable workloads for officers and no complaints from neighboring countries.

Since the controls began on May 8, there have been 3,387 illegal entries, with 2,613 migrants turned away. Despite some criticism from the police union regarding officer allocation, Romann affirmed that the Federal Police, with 56,000 personnel, can effectively handle the situation.

However, local businesses express frustration over significant revenue losses, highlighting the economic impact of the enhanced measures. The balance between border security and economic activity remains a contentious issue as communities adapt to these changes.

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