Germany’s border checks could embolden Michel Barnier’s tough-on-immigration stance

Germany’s decision on Monday (9 September) to introduce checks at all national border crossings to curb irregular migration may put pressure on France to respond, with President Emmanuel Macron’s party seeming in favour of a tougher stance on migration policy. 

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Germany’s decision might provide Barnier with the justification to flex his muscles on migration, especially with Macron's implicit backing. [LUDOVIC MARIN/EPA-EFE]

Théo Bourgery-Gonse Euractiv 11-09-2024 06:30 5 min. read Content type: Analysis Euractiv is part of the Trust Project

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