France has repeatedly extended controls at its borders since 2015, with the latest prolongation now running until 31 October – as similar measures across Europe raise fresh questions about the future of passport-free travel in the European Union.
Paris told the European Commission last week it would maintain border checks for another six months – a measure allowed under Schengen freedom of movement rules in the case of serious threats to public order or internal security, but that is meant to be temporary.
