German Border Controls: Looking at the Money
Border controls cost money, but they might save money too. This is another side of the story that people don't always hear.
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Germany brought back border controls in September 2024. The controls cost 80.5 million euros for hotels, meals, and overtime pay for police officers. However, illegal border crossings dropped significantly.
In 2023, there were 127,549 unauthorized entries. In 2025, there will be only about 61,000 entries. This means 77,000 fewer people crossed the border.
Supporting each migrant costs about 9,000 euros yearly. So the government could save around 693 million euros annually. After subtracting the 80.5 million control costs, Germany saves about 496 million euros.
The media often reports only the costs but not the potential savings. This makes it hard for people to understand the complete financial picture.
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