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Germany Defends Continued Border Controls With Poland, Czech Republic and Switzerland

The Interior Ministry says stationary controls remain necessary to curb irregular migration and people-smuggling, despite criticism over delays and economic disruption along Germany’s internal European borders.
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Domestic Tourism Holds Steady Despite Pressure on German Household Spending
German Dentists and Health Insurers Clash Over Fees and Treatment Budgets
Consumer Groups Take Legal Action Against Deutsche Bahn Over Discount Fare Advertising
German AI Startups Face Decline in Venture Capital Funding
Frankfurt Airport Wins Court Ruling Allowing Night Cargo Flights Under Conditions
Deutsche Telekom Reaffirms Rural Fibre Expansion Plans
IG Metall Prepares Wage Demands for Millions of Industrial Workers
DHL Restructures German and International Postal and Logistics Operations
German High Court Strengthens Consumer Rights Over Unauthorised Bank Fees
German Labour Court Reinforces Employer Duty to Record Working Hours
Bundesbank’s Nagel Warns Against Cutting ECB Rates Too Quickly
Germany’s Constitutional Court Reviews Dispute Over Federal Electoral Rules
BSW Faces Internal Debate Over Government Participation and Opposition Strategy
Germany Debates Changes to Arms Export Rules for European Partners
Germany Defends Continued Border Controls With Poland, Czech Republic and Switzerland
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