Germany to Gradually Ease Border Controls... Aiming to Lift Travel Restrictions Within Europe by Mid-Next Month
[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The German government has decided to ease border control measures that were implemented to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection. Germany also announced plans to completely lift travel restrictions within Europe next month.
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On the 13th (local time), Horst Seehofer, Germany's Minister of the Interior, announced that Germany's border control measures will be eased starting from the 16th. Germany plans to lift travel restrictions within Europe on the 15th of next month.
Minister Seehofer mentioned that the border control agreements with France, Switzerland, Austria, and others will be extended until the 16th of next month, but as many border crossings as possible will be allowed.
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He said, "The goal of this decision is to enable free travel across Europe by mid-next month." However, he also noted that if COVID-19 spreads again, border control measures could be reintroduced.
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