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Deník N | Permanent controls at German borders? Collapse of trust and violation of legislation, experts say

The heated election campaign in Germany brought about the breaking of two taboos: the consideration of permanent border controls and the CDU/CSU cooperation with the AfD. Experts interviewed expect emotions to cool down after the elections, but warn of a "flagrant" violation of European law and the disintegration of the Schengen system. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Deník N.
31. January 2025

"There are often many small but good reasons why simple solutions to such complex problems just don't work. When the election is over, heads will cool a bit and solutions will be more constructive. If a complete border closure were to happen, it would be a disaster for the free movement of people within the EU."

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