EU calls on nine European countries to scrap internal Schengen border checks
The bloc said 40% fewer irregular crossings and new digital border tools make the checks unnecessary, while protecting free movement and cross-border workers.
- The European Commission urged nine Schengen countries, including France, Germany, and either Italy or Sweden, to phase out internal border checks reinstated in recent years.
- New EU tools like the Entry/Exit System and the upcoming ETIAS improve monitoring at external borders, reducing the need for internal checks.
- Internal border controls should normally last no more than two years, with the Commission reviewing extensions over 12 months for necessity and proportionality.
- The Commission highlighted complaints about Germany's internal border controls causing problems for cross-border workers and communities, recommending effective alternatives such as mobile biometric ID systems.
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