Germans strict on passports

– The German government says it will extend passport controls along some of its national borders for another six months, starting in November.

German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said in a written statement yesterday the authorities would continue controls along the German-Austrian border and on flights coming in from Greece.

De Maizere said the controls would continue due to “a considerable amount of illegal migration” and the heightened security situation in Europe. – AP

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