Authors | Autores/as: João Pedro Souza Gohla [1]
How to cite | Como citar: SOUZA GOHLA, João Pedro. What are the Legalities and Broader Implications of Germany’s Reintroduction of Border Controls for Schengen’s Future? [em linha]. APL Blog, Janeiro 2025, NOVA Asylum Policy Lab, Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, DOI: https://doi.org/10.34619/ciws-zcom
Abstract
The Schengen Agreement, often heralded as a cornerstone of European integration, has been integral to fostering free movement within the EU. However, recent challenges have placed this fundamental principle under strain. Germany’s reintroduction of border controls under Article 25 of the Schengen Borders Code (SBC) reflects growing tensions between national security priorities and EU commitments to open borders. It is not the first infringement on Schengen rules but just the latest. This decision coincides with heightened political pressures ahead of Germany’s snap elections in February 2024, amplifying its significance within both national and EU-wide debates. This blogpost examines the legal framework governing such border measures, analyzes the implications for Schengen’s future, and explores potential policy shifts following the elections. Relevant case studies illustrate how Germany’s actions fit into broader European trends, highlighting the precarious balance between national sovereignty and collective EU principles.
Authors | Autores/as:
[1] João Pedro Souza Gohla is an M.A. student in Law and Security, specializing in International Law, Geopolitics, and Security Studies. His research primarily focuses on global security challenges, including terrorism, organized crime and state fragility. João Pedro holds a B.A. in Political Science, where his undergraduate thesis explored political stability through a comparative case study of Rwanda and Burundi.
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