Schengen

EXPLAINED: Which Schengen area countries have border controls in place and why?

EXPLAINED: Which Schengen area countries have border controls in place and why?

Border controls between Austria and Germany to stay in place, Berlin confirms

Border controls between Austria and Germany to stay in place, Berlin confirms

German Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière announced on Thursday that Berlin would be extending border controls for a further six months, meaning checks will stay in place in the Alpine region.

Germany opposed to rapid expansion of passport-free Schengen area

Germany opposed to rapid expansion of passport-free Schengen area

Two-thirds of Germans want end to open borders

Two-thirds of Germans want end to open borders

Merkel calls for extension of EU border controls in Schengen area

Merkel calls for extension of EU border controls in Schengen area

Berlin calls for Europe-wide data control to fight terrorism

Berlin calls for Europe-wide data control to fight terrorism

EU's poorest countries 'could join Schengen'

EU's poorest countries 'could join Schengen'

Security tests find holes at Frankfurt airport

Security tests find holes at Frankfurt airport

Germany 'could lift border controls in May'

Germany 'could lift border controls in May'

Abolishing open borders 'could cost Germany €235 bn'

Abolishing open borders 'could cost Germany €235 bn'

Police union wants EU border controls back

Police union wants EU border controls back

No to passport-free travel for Bulgaria, Romania

No to passport-free travel for Bulgaria, Romania