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Reinforced Border Controls: Strasbourg and Kehl Write Protest Letter to Merz

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At the Franco-German border there is frustration about the new controls. Trade and commuters suffer, on the European bridge there is traffic jam. Now the topic has landed in the chancellor's office.

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Since 8 May, German federal police have been controlling the borders even more sharply. The mayors of Baden-Württembergische Kehl and neighbouring French Strasbourg criticize the impact on pupils, commuters, residents and retailers. They write a letter to Chancellor Merz, but want more.

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At the Franco-German border there is frustration about the new controls. Trade and commuters suffer, on the European bridge there is traffic jam. Now the topic has landed in the chancellor's office.

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In a joint letter sent Wednesday 21 May to the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, the mayors of Strasbourg and Kehl asked to bring the checks "to a level that does not hinder daily life". In addition to economic risks for the shops, the future of two tram stations is pending.

The two of them have written a letter of protest to Chancellor MerzThe increased border controls between Alsace and South Baden are a burden on both sides. There are frequent traffic jams on the Europabrücke between Kehl and Strasbourg. Kehl's Lord Mayor Britz announced a letter of protest about two weeks ago. Now, his counterpart from Strasbourg has also signed it. Both complain to Chancellor Merz about the increased border controls between Als…

Kehl and Strasbourg are affected by the strengthening of border controls in Germany. The mayors of the two municipalities sent a joint letter to the Berlin Chancellery to denounce a situation that affects the daily lives of their citizens.

The Badisches Kehl and the Alsatian Strasbourg are affected by the increased border controls in Germany. Now the town hall heads turn to the Berlin Federal Chancellery.

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Badische Neueste Nachrichten broke the news in on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
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