Is there a way to keep up to date with Schengen border crossings being closed/controlled due to the migration crisis?
This question is inspired by this meta answer.
In late 2015, a number of Schengen countries introduced border controls in response to the migration crisis.
This answer succinctly explains what these border controls do and don't mean. It's clear that there can be some interruption to travellers, but also that border controls doesn't mean a closed border.
This question is:
Which Schengen border crossings still remain controlled due to the migration crisis?
Is there a way to keep up to date on this as it changes - particularly during travels - other than trying to keep on top of any developments in the news?
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The most updated image I could find is this one: (EDIT: though it is not the most updated information you can find online)
Meanings of colours: Green = no check, Orange = checks at their borders, Red = borders temporarly closed
Since, this image was made (on November 12th), the terror attack in Paris happened so France should be orange : random checks at their borders. (government said it is closed but I actually go through the border with germany often and it is just a joke...)
EDIT: this map shows the exact closed / checked borders on the migrants route to Germany. It is not providing any other information about other routes (to nothern countries per example). Map has been made in March 2016.
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Under which circumstances Schengen member states can reintroduce border controls?
According to Article 25 of the Schengen Code, a Member State can reintroduce exceptional border controls at all or specific parts of its internal borders if there is a serious threat to public policy or internal security. Any such measures should be exceptional, temporary and proportionate.Is there border control between Schengen countries?
The Schengen Borders Code (SBC) allows member states to temporarily reintroduce border control at the internal borders in the event of a serious threat to public policy or security. This must be applied as a last resort measure in exceptional situations and be for a limited time.Are there border checks between Germany and Austria?
Provisions of the Schengen Agreement There are also no checks when crossing internal borders.Does Europe have border control?
The European Union is the best know region of the world where borders are completely open between countries that signed the Schengen Agreement of 1985: no passports, visas, and border inspections are required any more, although technically national identity cards are required.THE SCHENGEN ZONE TRAVEL EXPLAINED - DIGITAL NOMAD TV
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