Border checks and denial of entry at all German border points have been commanded by the Interior Minister.
Germany has announced new measures at its borders, with the aim of enhancing domestic security and addressing current threats such as Islamic terrorism and cross-border crime. The orders, issued by Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, come in response to the persistent high overall burden on Germany and the need for increased security.
The new measures are expected to result in tougher migrant rejections at the borders, according to reports by BILD, a part of the Springer group. Over 30,000 people have been rejected at German border controls since October 2023, but this new model for border rejections is set to go beyond the current practice.
The details of this new model have not been disclosed, but BILD reports that a "model for EU-law-compliant and effective rejections" has been developed. The justification for these measures is based on the premise that German law takes precedence over EU law when it comes to maintaining "domestic security and order" in Germany.
The CDU leader Friedrich Merz and former President of the Federal Constitutional Court, Hans-Jürgen Papier, are in agreement with this argument. They believe that in matters of domestic security and order, German law should take precedence over EU law.
The EU Commission has been notified of these corresponding measures, and the extension of internal border controls ordered by Nancy Faeser from September 16, 2025, due to concerns about irregular migration and pressure on the asylum system. However, Luxembourg has formally complained to the EU Commission regarding these controls, and a response from Brussels is expected in October 2025.
The justification for these measures indicates a focus on maintaining security and order within Germany. The argument for these measures is not just about managing the number of migrants, but also about addressing current security concerns within the country.
It is unclear at this point how these measures will impact migrants seeking asylum in Germany. The new measures are intended to be more effective than the current practice, suggesting a commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens.
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