Austria Introduces Border Controls at Czech Border

PoliticsBrussels ♦ Published: October 17, 2023; 23:55 ♦ (Vindobona)

In a remarkable reaction to Germany's decision to introduce stationary border controls at its borders with the Czech Republic, Poland, and Switzerland, Austria has announced that it will also introduce controls at its border with the Czech Republic. This step is intended to combat illegal migration and smuggling activities.

In the fight against illegal migration, Austria already controls its borders with Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia. / Picture: © BMI/Gerd Pachauer

Austria's announcement to introduce controls at the Czech border was made in response to Germany's decision to monitor its borders, as reported by DerStandard. Germany had announced that it would maintain this measure for at least six more months. The…