Netherlands Seeks to Minimize Impact of German Border Controls on Trade
The Dutch government has raised concerns over the potential impact of Germany’s decision to impose stricter border controls, with particular emphasis on disruptions to trade and traffic between the two countries, according to local media reports.
Dutch Asylum and Migration Minister Marjolein Faber acknowledged Germany’s decision but called for clarity on how the new controls would be implemented and their specific effects. She stressed the importance of maintaining smooth trade and traffic flow along the 570-kilometer shared border within the Schengen Area, where routine checks are typically minimal.
Germany’s Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced the reinstatement of passport checks at all land borders as part of efforts to curb irregular migration and combat Islamist terrorism and cross-border organized crime.
In response to the development, the Dutch government is also considering tightening its own immigration policies. A recent agreement among the ruling four-party coalition includes plans for enhanced border controls as part of broader efforts to regulate immigration.
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