Europe: Is Schengen's borderless dream ending?
The Schengen Area, recognized for unfettered travel across Europe, confronts major challenges that may compromise its core values.
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Recent Border Controls
In reaction to emergencies, several Schengen member states have reinstated temporary border controls.
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Due to security, migration, or other circumstances, Germany, France, and Austria have resumed border inspections.
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Migration and Security
Recent migration and refugee flows have strain Schengen's open borders.
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Countries with high migration rates have struggled to manage the influx, reintroducing border checkpoints.
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Political and Public Pressure
Debates over revising Schengen laws have been sparked by concerns about illegal immigration, security, and local economies and services.
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EU Policy and Reform Discussions
The EU is discussing Schengen reform to address its issues. These measures strive to reconcile open borders with security and control.
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Temporary border controls and reforms may strain Schengen, but the notion of a borderless Europe remains influential.
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Impact on the Schengen notion
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