German border checks against Austria were illegal.

A court said Germany’s border checks with Austria were not allowed. A German person living in Vienna challenged the checks. This ruling means the checks might not be legal in the future.

The court’s decision came after a legal challenge. The case was brought by a German resident of Vienna. The current border controls are still in place. However, the ruling creates a legal basis to question these controls. This could affect how border checks are done in the future.

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