Grenzkontrollen in Deutschland: Experten warnen vor steigenden Risiken

Grenzkontrollen in Deutschland: Experten warnen vor steigenden Risiken

The renewed border controls in Germany, which were introduced on September 16, 2024 between the neighboring countries of France, Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands, are on everyone's lips. Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt took this measure and ordered that asylum seekers can be rejected. This decision has caused both support and considerable concerns. While the controls were originally introduced to defend potential dangers and terrorists, experts and judicial representatives express massive doubts about the effectiveness of the measures. The Berlin Administrative Court has already stopped Dobrindt's border revenues, which leads to a heated debate about the security and protection of the citizens. Fru.de reports that Jochen Kopelke, head of the police, warn from thefts and violence at train stations and airports.

Kopelke also emphasizes that the federal police must deduct staff from other important locations due to the border controls. This leads to a potential weakening of the security measures at strategic points such as large train stations and airports, which, according to Hans-Jakob Schindler from the Counter Extremism Project, are considered goals for terrorists. The terrorism expert warns that these personnel bottlenecks could result in dangerous gaps that endanger public security. In this context, it is remarkable that experts observe radicalization in social networks. Especially on platforms such as Tikok, extremist groups are targeting young people.

role of the authorities and security situation

Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser (SPD) justified the controls with the rejection of immigrants without a prospect of staying. This is done in the context of the security situation in Germany, which is characterized by incidents such as the attack in Solingen and other threats. According to merkur.de , border controls are helpful in combating illegal migration, but only effectively if there is a concrete suspicion of terrorism.

Schindler also emphasizes that central data retention for effective monitoring of terrorist communication channels is essential. According to the police union, however, there are considerable problems with regard to the personnel and technical equipment of police forces in Germany. While the government is now planning to provide one billion euros for internal security, immediate provision is required in order to be able to counter the challenges immediately.

international cooperation

Despite the internal challenges, international struggle for terrorism for Germany remains an important concern. The Federal Government is actively involved in various international forums to promote a society as a whole. According to the AUSTIGTIGES-AMBON.de , a coordinated answer to terrorism is considered indispensable. Germany participates in the military fighting of the terrorist organization as part of the anti-IS alliance and sews measures to strengthen civil society structures.