Germany news: Ruling due on Austria border checks
Key takeaways
- A Munich court is testing whether Germany's long-running border checks with Austria are a breach of EU law.
- A court in Munich is examining whether personal border checks between Germany and Austria are lawful.
- 07/01/2026July 1, 2026German coalition meets for key pre-summer reform talksLeaders of Germany's ruling coalition are gathering today for a key meeting to push forward major reforms ahead of their summer vacations.
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A Munich court is testing whether Germany's long-running border checks with Austria are a breach of EU law. Meanwhile, Germany’s coalition leaders are meeting to hammer out a reform package. Follow DW for the latest.
https://p.dw.com/p/5GM6QA commuter filed the case against border checks after his belongings were searched Image: Sven Hoppe/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know. A court in Munich is examining whether personal border checks between Germany and Austria are lawful. The case was brought by a commuter who regularly travels by train from Munich to Innsbruck Germany's ruling coalition leaders are meeting today at the chancellery ahead of the summer break. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is hosting the coalition committee, with a "major package" of reforms on the agenda. Here's a roundup of the latest headlines from Germany on July 1, 2026:
07/01/2026July 1, 2026German coalition meets for key pre-summer reform talksLeaders of Germany's ruling coalition are gathering today for a key meeting to push forward major reforms ahead of their summer vacations.