EU Grapples with Migrant Surge: Temporary Border Checks Reinstated

The European Union is experiencing a significant increase in migrant arrivals, prompting some member countries to temporarily reintroduce border checks within the Schengen zone. This measure, normally a last resort, is being implemented to address internal security threats and pressures on asylum reception systems.

The European Union is grappling with a substantial rise in migrant arrivals, leading to several member countries temporarily reinstating border checks within the Schengen zone.

Ordinarily reserved as a last resort to deter serious internal security or public policy threats, these countries have taken steps to tighten or reinstate checks on their borders.

Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, and Finland have all enacted varying degrees of border measures, citing reasons ranging from terrorist threats to pressures on reception systems. The responses highlight the diverse security challenges and pressures each nation is facing.

(With inputs from agencies.)