Planned changes in the law: what could change for citizens in 2025

Planned changes in the law: what could change for citizens in 2025

In Saarland, resistance to Friedrich Merz's plans forms to tighten state border controls. Uwe Conradt, Mayor of Saarbrücken, vehemently expressed his concerns and made it clear that such measures would only worsen the already tense traffic situation at the borders. According to Conradt, the "border closure" would endanger the economic interdependencies with neighboring France and severely restrict the everyday mobility of the citizens.  SPIEGEL emphasized that "we live on the border and do not want to live in resistance".

The discussion about border controls does not only have local dimensions. It also affects great political issues such as internal security and European integration. Merz argues that increased controls are necessary to stop illegal immigration and to ensure the security of the citizens. This view, especially in times of increasing crime, is supported in certain circles. At the same time, such measures could contribute to the division of society and promote an enemy climate towards neighboring countries.

economic effects of border controls

Uwe Conradt emphasizes that the economic interests of the Saarland are seriously endangered by the border controls. The close economic cooperation with France is of crucial importance for many companies in the region. "People can no longer simply commute and handle their business," he said. This could lead to a decline in economic activities and thus an increase in unemployment in the region.

According to an analysis of the Federal Ministry, which illuminates various aspects of border controls, the decision to tighten the strands of the efforts of the EU, the decision to open the borders within Europe and to drive economic integration. Such a regression could burden both the internal market and the relationships of the EU to neighboring countries. Bundestag

public opinion and travel behavior

The citizens are different. Many support Conradt and take care of the negative consequences of border controls on everyday life. Voices from the population clarify that increasing controls in the past only led to longer waiting times at the borders, without really gaining more security. 

Many citizens are tired of making their trips difficult by unnecessary controls. A forum for audioplayer discussions illustrates this in which "the time savings are very important when traveling". ComputerBase Many users critically critically against politics that focus on security instead of protecting the freedom of movement of the citizens.

In the coming weeks, it will be shown how the political actors react to the voices of the population. In this context, Uwe Conradt is considered an important contact for a possible moderation of the restrictive plans.