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Germany’s 2025 border crackdown reveals surge in unauthorized entries after reinstated controls

Germany’s controversial border checks in 2025 sparked debate—but did they work? Fresh data uncovers the real impact on crossings and security.

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Germany’s 2025 border crackdown reveals surge in unauthorized entries after reinstated controls

The Federal Police of Germany has published monthly statistics on unauthorized border entries, spanning from 2021 to July 2025. These figures provide insights into the impact of temporary internal border controls, including those implemented in September 2024 and May 2025.

In 2025, under the leadership of President Dieter Romann, the Bundespolizei reintroduced internal border controls. The Federal Minister of the Interior ordered these controls on May 7, 2025, and they were enforced from May 8, 2025, onward at all nine land borders. The statistics reflect this period, along with entries from September 2024 when similar controls were temporarily reinstated.

The data covers a wide range of unauthorized entries, offering a comprehensive overview of the situation during these periods.

The Federal Police's statistics provide valuable insights into unauthorized border entries during the temporary reintroduction of internal border controls in 2024 and 2025. These figures will aid in understanding and addressing the challenges faced during these periods.

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