Increased border controls - from Austria there is little criticism

In Germany, the sharper controls at the borders have begun. There is criticism from the opposition and partly from abroad. Austria's government, on the other hand, is left out. Wolfgang Vichtl.

The Slovak authorities note that during the controls of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Bratislava, some border points can be established to be closed to road traffic.

Kehl am Rhein is particularly affected by the increased controls at the border with France. The mayor now wants to contact prominent Berlin government representatives.

Several countries neighbouring Germany have questioned the new measures taken at the land border...

After Dobrindt's announcement of increased border controls, some of them are already under way, and criticism is not breaking off - it also comes from neighbouring countries.

The new Federal Minister of the Interior has his announcement implemented quickly. Germany's neighbours react with incomprehension and want to examine the legality.