According to an article published by The Guardian, Germany’s decision to extend border controls to neighboring countries, including France and the Netherlands, is seen as a political move aimed at appeasing the far-right. Critics, including Alberto Alemanno, a professor of European law at HEC Paris, argue that this decision represents a disproportionate violation of free movement within the Schengen area. He notes that while the move may not hold up under EU law, it reflects the pressure faced by Chancellor Olaf Scholz from anti-immigration forces within Germany