European Countries Reinstate Border Checks to Curb Migration and Control Illegal Migrants
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Several countries in the Schengen visa-free travel zone, including Slovakia, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Austria, have reinstated border checks due to a rise in undocumented migrants. Slovakia reported that around 40,000 migrants, mainly from the Middle East, entered the country this year, with many coming through Hungary. The controls include spot checks at road, rail, and waterway crossings. Germany also introduced new controls with Poland and the Czech Republic. EU leaders are set to discuss irregular migration at a meeting in Granada.
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- Border checks back in several European countries DW (English)
- EU migrants: Poland, Austria, Czech start Slovak border checks • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English
- Slovakia tightens controls on Hungary border as migrant arrivals rise Reuters
- Slovakia reintroduces checks on the border with Hungary to curb migration The Associated Press
- Austria joins 'co-ordinated' border checks against illegal migrants Financial Times
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