Schengen: France extends internal border controls until 2026

Paris has again extended internal border controls in Schengen area until October 31, 2026, derogating from normal rules.

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This exception is becoming a lasting practice despite the free movement principles of the common area.

France cites security reasons to justify this repeated extension.

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