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Germany to extend border checks by six months, minister tells Bild
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 16, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 16, 2026
Quick Summary
Germany extends border checks by six months due to security concerns, impacting migration policy. Notification sent to European Commission.
Germany Extends Border Checks for Six More Months Amid Security Concerns
Germany's Extended Border Control Measures
Feb 16 (Reuters) - Germany will extend checks at its borders by a further six months beyond March 15 due to the ongoing security situation, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt told Bild newspaper in comments released on Monday.
Reasons for Extension
The corresponding notification is currently being sent to the European Commission, the newspaper reported citing sources in the government.
Impact on Migration Policy
"We are extending controls at the borders with our neighbouring countries - border controls are one element of our reorganisation of migration policy in Germany," Bild quoted Dobrindt as saying.
(Writing by Linda Pasquini, Editing by Friederike Heine)
Key Takeaways
- •Germany extends border checks by six months.
- •Security concerns prompt the extension.
- •Notification sent to European Commission.
- •Part of Germany's migration policy reorganization.
- •Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced the extension.
Frequently Asked Questions about Germany to extend border checks by six months, minister tells Bild
1What is border control?
Border control refers to the measures taken by a country to regulate the movement of people, goods, and vehicles across its borders.
2What is migration policy?
Migration policy encompasses the laws and regulations that govern how a country manages the entry, stay, and exit of foreign nationals.
3What is the European Commission?
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation and implementing decisions.
