Schengen Countries Asked to End Internal Border Checks as EU Tools Improve Monitoring

European Commission urges Schengen countries to phase out internal border checks.
EU tools like Entry/Exit System and ETIAS reduce need for internal checks.
Internal border checks should last no more than two years, with possible 12-month extensions.
Commission cites Germany's internal checks causing issues for cross-border workers, suggesting mobile biometric ID as alternative.
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