In contrast to Germany: Baume-Schneider does not want strict border controls

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SP federal councilor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider (59) is waiting for the time being. Switzerland does not currently want to introduce strict controls at the border with Italy. Federal councilor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider said this on Thursday on the sidelines of the meeting of EU interior ministers in Luxembourg.

Our northern neighbor, for example, takes a different approach. On Monday, Germany announced stationary checks at the border with Switzerland. The measure applies immediately and for ten days. However, it can be extended.

The reason is not only the increased threat of terrorism, but also the rapid illegal entry into Germany and the unscrupulousness of the smugglers. Recently, seven migrants were killed when a speeding smuggler had an accident.

More selective controls would be sufficient

After the terrible accident, the German measures are understood, said Federal Councilor Baume-Schneider. But she does not want to introduce strict border controls with Italy for the time being.

In fact, it has already increased the workforce of the Border Guard Corps there. Increased selective controls are currently sufficient, the federal councilor said. It should not be forgotten that Ticino or Basel, for example, are border areas with close economic ties.

Citizens are calling for more measures

Baume-Schneider’s actions are likely to cause some discontent in parliament. Citizens are already calling for border controls to increase security in the country.

Until now, it has been repeatedly argued that border controls are contrary to the free movement of people. “The fact that Germany is now introducing controls shows that the measure is compatible with the bilateral agreements,” SVP security politician Mauro Tuena (51) noted to Blick. (dba/SDA)

Source:Blick