Overview
- A German court in Koblenz found the checks at the Luxembourg frontier may violate Schengen because officials did not show an exceptional need.
- The Interior Ministry is preparing an appeal, so current checkpoint operations continue without immediate changes.
- The case was brought by a German criminal law professor who was stopped while returning from Luxembourg.
- Dutch border municipalities report long traffic jams, accidents and detours, and mayors sent a warning letter to Germany in March.
- Regional groups and businesses say the checks catch few migrants and add costs, pointing to hundreds of crossings and too little staff for full screening.