Germany to Implement Temporary Border Controls for Enhanced Security

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser plans to implement temporary border controls across Germany's land borders to address irregular migration and enhance domestic security against criminal and extremist threats. The action follows last year's stricter controls on borders with Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland due to a rise in asylum requests.

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser will announce temporary border controls at all of Germany's land borders on Monday, according to a government source.

The initiative aims to combat irregular migration and safeguard domestic security from cross-border criminality and Islamist extremism, as per the source.

Last year, Germany introduced stricter controls on its borders with Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland following a significant rise in first-time asylum requests.

(With inputs from agencies.)