Germany lifts temporary border checks with France, easing cross-border commutes
EU ministers meet in Brussels to chart post-2026 Schengen roadmap
Air France-KLM faces customer-service storm as clients report multi-week refund failures
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Germany Ends Temporary Border Checks With France, Restoring Passport-Free Travel From 15 March 2026
Germany allowed its internal border checks to expire at midnight on 15 March 2026, restoring passport-free travel at the French-German frontier after six months of controls. The move immediately eases delays for cross-border commuters and freight, but companies are warned that spot police patrols inside German territory can still verify IDs. The episode highlights both the fragility of Schengen’s ‘border-free’ promise and the value of seamless mobility for Franco-German business ties.
Eurotunnel Switches on Full Biometric Entry/Exit System for LeShuttle Passengers
Eurotunnel activated the EU Entry/Exit System at full scale today, meaning all non-EU LeShuttle passengers must register fingerprints and a facial image before boarding. The rollout—supported by 224 self-service kiosks—adds roughly six minutes to the journey but delivers real-time data for overstay monitoring and keeps just-in-time freight schedules predictable. The move positions Eurotunnel ahead of the curve as the EU prepares to introduce the separate ETIAS travel authorisation later this year.