Step Up Border Controls: Union Pushes for Advanced Tech and More Personnel
Enhanced Border Control: Union Advocates for Improved Technical Resources for Police - Enhanced Border Tech Demanded by Police Union for Improved Controls
Let's get down to the nitty-gritty - our border police forces are in dire need of a tech upgrade, according to Roßkopf. He's talking about fancy gadgets like drones, mobile control sites with state-of-the-art license plate scanners, heat-sensing technology to detect people in vehicles, and hi-tech surveillance for those elusive "green borders." These bad boys could help reduce manpower requirements, as our reserves and mobile units are currently drowning in overtime.
These personnel-heavy controls aren't exactly sustainable in the long run, warns Roßkopf. With the current level of intensity, our forces won't be able to keep up the border-patrolling marathon for months on end.
Especially when it comes to monitoring those lengths of the border that aren't controlled crossings, modern tech could give officers a much-needed break. "Our Federal Police has been testing such tech since 2018, and it seems to be pretty swell," says Roßkopf, "but for some strange reason, they didn't bother to buy it." Other European countries, from the Netherlands to Romania, are already reaping the benefits.
The union boss also applauds measures that help crack down on irregular migration. "But here's the kicker: The burden on the Federal Police is immense. The question is, how long can they sustain these high-performance levels?"
Due to the crackdown, expect a bit more hassle when you go on your next holiday—traffic jams, anyone? The top priority is to minimize the impact on commuter and goods traffic, but it's also crystal clear: the stricter, more extensive border controls coming our way will cause more delays than before.
Newly appointed Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced stricter border controls to slash refugee numbers. More federal police officers will be stationed at the border, and asylum seekers who don't meet legal requirements will be turned away.
It's time to face facts: the stricter border control measures will cause traffic snags for holidaymakers and companies reliant on cross-border trade. But don't worry, they're working with neighboring countries like France, Austria, and Poland to coordinate their approach.
¯_(ツ)_/¯ Currently, there's no formal word on incorporating new technology for border control enhancements in Germany. The focus is mainly on deploying more human resources. However, the new government under Chancellor-designate Friedrich Merz plans to expand and intensify border checks starting in May 2025, consistent with EU law that requires asylum seekers to apply in the first EU country of entry.
That's a wrap! Keep your eyes peeled for potential traffic jams and crossed fingers for smooth border crossings. Rickety roads ahead!
The new government, led by Chancellor-designate Friedrich Merz, aims to intensify border checks from May 2025, but there seems to be no formal plan yet to incorporate advanced technology for border control enhancements in Germany.
Roßkopf, the union boss, has commended measures to crack down on irregular migration, but he questions the sustainability of these high-performance levels, especially in monitoring uncontrolled sections of the border with current personnel. He suggests that technology could help reduce the manpower requirements and give officers a much-needed break.
