Germany's decision to reintroduce border controls has proven effective in preventing unauthorized entries, according to the Federal Police Union. In the first five days since the new controls were implemented on September 16, authorities detected nearly 900 unauthorized entries. Of these, 640 individuals were turned away, close to 100 migrants were intercepted at the western border, 17 extremists were identified, and 114 arrest warrants were carried out.

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Manuel Ostermann, Deputy Federal Chairman of the Federal Police Union, criticized Germany’s previous leniency, describing the country as a "moral fortress" that had allowed unchecked migration, leading to significant consequences. He emphasized the importance of effective border controls, stating that the current migration crisis is evolving into a crime crisis, with parts of Germany’s infrastructure nearing collapse.

Ostermann also declared that the EU's Schengen Area has failed, citing the ease with which migrants cross through safe countries to apply for asylum in Germany. He argued that Germany must adopt national measures, including stricter border controls, to ensure national security and uphold its laws.

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Germany's reintroduction of border controls has sparked criticism from neighboring countries like Czechia, Poland, and Greece. Despite the controversy, the controls remain in place as part of broader efforts to manage irregular migration, with the new rules expected to last six months.