Germany: Germany tightens border checks near France, causing traffic delays.

SHOTLIST: KEHL, GERMANY (SEPTEMBER 5, 2026) 1. GERMAN FEDERAL POLICE OFFICERS CARRYING OUT SECURITY CHECKSKEHL, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 5, 2026: German Federal Police carried out strict border security and identity checks on incoming traffic, public transport and pedestrians at the Kehl border crossing near Strasbourg, France, on Friday. The intensified controls around the Pont de l'Europe and Kehl railway station were aimed at curbing irregular migration, smuggling networks and enhancing internal security. The checks led to notable traffic disruptions and delays across the Rhine crossing despite the Schengen rules allowing free movement between member states.