Germany and the Netherlands are stepping up border controls. Since Schengen came into force, it has been suspended about 400 times
Stopping, reflecting and being able to say, with knowledge and a pinch of pride, “we were right” is a step that, in politics, is truly priceless. For years, the Italian right, with Silvio Berlusconi first, with Matteo Salvini and Giorgia Meloni later, has affirmed, reiterated and underlined how the Italian borders corresponded to the European ones. And how it was unthinkable to transfer, en masse, the entire African continent into a single country. That immigration without control would soon turn into a sort of ethnic substitution (a step that infuriated the rive gauche of Italian politics) and would lead to an increase in poverty and crime. Without forgetting that the alleged moral duty of solidarity, trumpeted to the four winds by the left, would soon turn into a colossal boomerang. In the most classic of slips dictated by hypocrisy. Years have passed, but in the end even the “locomotive of Europe” has understood that much stricter rules are needed to contain the migratory phenomenon. And so, cornered by the imperious advance of AfD and by an economic crisis that, even in Berlin, seems to be anything but temporary, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has decided to take cover. Germany has in fact notified the European Commission of its intention to introduce border controls “on the basis of Article 25a of the Schengen Code on foreseeable threats”.
A rule according to which “if there is a serious threat to public order or internal security of a Member State, the latter may exceptionally reintroduce border control on all internal borders or on specific parts thereof for a limited period of up to 30 days or for the foreseeable duration of the serious threat, if this exceeds 30 days”. A real suspension of the Schengen Treaty and the free movement of European citizens. In other words, the very linchpin of the European Union. The true and unhidden objective of the Teutonic executive is, as reiterated by the Minister of the Interior, Nancy Faeser, “to increase rejections”. An awareness that came after the attack in Solingen. “Those who receive our protection must not abuse it, otherwise they will have to leave our country again. We guarantee greater protection against Islamic terrorism, more rigorous deportations of violent criminals, bans on the use of knives and facial recognition of criminals”.
Words that, for the Italian left, are authentic blasphemies. But the Netherlands is also oriented towards a much more rigid policy on border control. The government led by Dick Schoof intends to expressly ask to exit the so-called “pact for migration”, which has already become law of the Union. A request completely similar to that of Viktor Orbán’s Hungary. Amsterdam wants to follow Berlin’s example and, in turn, suspend Schengen and restore controls at all land borders. The no-border, pro-immigration and “let’s go, there’s room” wind seems to have (finally) faded. A concept that has not been well understood (and accepted) by a part of the Italian judiciary. Yesterday the Palermo prosecutors asked for six years of imprisonment for Matteo Salvini. Guilty, according to the judges, of having perpetrated a “kidnapping”. When in reality, in his role as Minister of the Interior, he simply defended the Italian borders. And the European ones.
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2024-09-15 20:28:15
What prompted Germany and the Netherlands to reintroduce strict border controls?
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Europe Reverses Course on Open Borders: Germany and Netherlands Introduce Strict Border Controls
[Image: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz]
In a significant shift in European Union (EU) policy, Germany and the Netherlands have announced plans to introduce strict border controls, effectively suspending the Schengen Treaty and free movement of European citizens. This move marks a significant departure from the EU’s open-door policy and signals a growing concern over immigration and national security.
Germany Takes Action
Following years of pressure from the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party and growing public concern over immigration, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has notified the European Commission of Germany’s intention to introduce border controls under Article 25a of the Schengen Code. This article allows member states to reintroduce border control in the event of a “serious threat to public order or internal security.”
Netherlands Follows Suit
The Netherlands has also announced plans to introduce strict border controls, following in Germany’s footsteps. The Dutch government, led by Dick Schoof, intends to exit the EU’s “pact for migration” and restore controls at all land borders, similar to Viktor Orbán’s Hungary.
Schengen Suspension: A Growing Trend
The Schengen Treaty, which has been in place since 1995, ensures the free movement of people within the EU. However, since its implementation, the treaty has been suspended approximately 400 times, mainly due to concerns over border security and immigration.
Immigration and National Security Concerns
The move towards stricter border controls is largely driven by concerns over immigration and national security. Germany’s Interior Minister, Nancy Faeser, has emphasized the need to increase rejections and deportations of violent criminals, citing the recent attack in Solingen as a catalyst for the policy change.
Italy’s Right-Wing Perspective
Why are Germany and the Netherlands reinstating border controls?
Europe’s Border Reality Check: Germany and Netherlands Reinstate Border Controls
September 15, 2024
In a significant shift, Germany and the Netherlands have announced plans to reinstate border controls, a move that echoes the concerns of Italy’s right-wing politicians, who have long advocated for stricter immigration policies. This development marks a turning point in the European Union’s approach to border security, as the bloc’s powerhouse, Germany, takes a firm stance against unchecked migration.
The Schengen Conundrum
Since the Schengen Agreement came into force in 1995, its suspension has been invoked approximately 400 times. The treaty’s cornerstone – free movement of European citizens – is now being reevaluated in light of growing security concerns and the looming threat of Islamist terrorism.
Germany Takes a Stand
Cornered by the rise of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party and an economic crisis that shows no signs of abating, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has decided to take action. Germany has notified the European Commission of its intention to introduce border controls, citing Article 25a of the Schengen Code on foreseeable threats. This move allows for the reintroduction of border control on all internal borders or specific parts thereof for a limited period of up to 30 days or for the foreseeable duration of the serious threat, if this exceeds 30 days.
Netherlands Follows Suit
The Netherlands has also announced plans to increase border controls, aiming to reduce the flow of migrants entering the country. This move comes as no surprise, given the growing discontent among the Dutch population regarding immigration and integration issues.
The Italian Perspective
Italy’s right-wing politicians, including Silvio Berlusconi, Matteo Salvini, and Giorgia Meloni, have long argued that unchecked immigration would lead to ethnic substitution, increased poverty, and crime. Their warnings, once dismissed by the left as xenophobic and alarmist, are now being vindicated as European nations struggle to cope with the consequences of uncontrolled migration.
A Shift in European Politics
This development marks a significant shift in European politics, as nations prioritizing national security and sovereignty over the ideal of a borderless Europe. The move also highlights the growing influence of right-wing parties, which have been gaining traction across the continent.
The Future of Schengen
As Germany and the Netherlands take a firmer stance on border controls, the very existence of the Schengen Agreement is being called into question. Will this marks the beginning of the end of the free movement of European citizens, or will it trigger a much-needed reform of the treaty?
Conclusion
The reinstatement of border controls in Germany and the Netherlands is a stark reminder that even the most ardent advocates of a borderless Europe are being forced to confront the harsh realities of unchecked migration. As the European Union grapples with the consequences of its open-door policy, one thing is certain – the days of unchecked immigration are numbered.
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