Border checks in Germany are causing serious confusion for people like Jakub Wolinski. Credit: Visegrad24, Twitter.
News from Germany says a Polish man is suing the federal government over strict border controls, which he feels are unnecessary given he enters the country every day from his town in Poland for work. , these tests are in violation of the Schengen Agreement.
Jakub Wolinski, 37, drives into Germany from the nearby Polish town of Zgorzelec to finish his daily commute. He feels that Görlitz in eastern Germany, which he has to drive through to get a job, is “deteriorating” the quality of life for people crossing the border.
Wolinski drives a minivan with tinted windows, which has clearly attracted the attention of German authorities looking to crack down on illegal immigrants entering the country. terrorist attack That’s a big issue here as well.
The man said he was using the colored minivan for personal purposes.
The man told the press, “I am using this vehicle for personal purposes.” “My child’s car seat is in the back seat and the paperwork says I’m registered.” “What makes the police think I might be smuggling people across the border?” I don’t know.”
Mr Wolinski did not realize that Germany had gone beyond the previous abolition of Schengen border checks in the case of suspicious vehicles and feels he has been wronged.
Rigorous testing creates chaos, making life more difficult in their hometowns
His lawyer Christoph Tometten said: “The German government must immediately stop check checks at the Polish border. “It is unacceptable that Germany is systematically violating European law with these checks.”
Wolinski feels that life in his hometown is made more difficult by “congestion on the highways, in the city, and at border crossings.”
And every time I cross a border, I feel like I’m a suspected smuggler, when in reality I’m just a regular person commuting to work.
He is suing the Federal Republic of Germany, represented by the Federal Police Directorate in Pirna.
His lawyer added: “Freedom of movement for EU nationals is an outstanding good and should no longer be questioned.” The European Court of Justice has emphasized this many times. This is binding for German authorities and courts. ”
Growing threat of immigration and terrorist attacks has led Germany to tighten border laws
Due to recent terrorist attacks and the perceived growing threat of illegal immigration, there have been frequent checks near the German border recently, and Germany has instituted “emergency border checks”. , many people say there is no need to go through a check. It’s actually implemented.
“I really question whether the threat is big enough to force Germany to introduce border checks as a last resort, rules permitting,” said Johanna Haase of the Institute for European Politics in Berlin.
Mr. Wolinski feels passionately about the need to protect Europe’s fundamental freedoms, especially the freedom of movement granted by the Schengen Agreement.
“I want to protect the Schengen Agreement.” “I live on the border between Germany and Poland, so I’m taking Germany to court, but this is not the only case.” Not only Germany, but also Denmark, France and Austria. He feels they are tightening border controls.
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