Is free movement within the European Union still a priority for the Twenty-Seven? Exemptions have multiplied in recent years, with many Member States re-establishing, more or less temporarily, controls at the internal borders of the Schengen area.
The latest decision is causing a stir because it is of an unprecedented scale. On Monday evening, Berlin announced the introduction of controls at all its borders, with nine countries, including France, which are all members of the Schengen area. The measure will apply for six months starting on September 16.