Germany is a member of the Schengen Agreement. What does that mean?
Einbürgerungstest, question 221 German original
Deutschland ist Mitglied des Schengener Abkommens. Was bedeutet das?
- Deutsche können in viele Länder Europas ohne Passkontrolle reisen. Germans can travel to many countries in Europe without passport checks.
- Alle Menschen können ohne Personenkontrolle in Deutschland einreisen. Anyone can enter Germany without identity checks.
- Deutsche können ohne Passkontrolle in jedes Land reisen. Germans can travel to any country without passport checks.
- Deutsche können in jedem Land mit dem Euro bezahlen. Germans can pay with the euro in every country.
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Correct answer: Deutsche können in viele Länder Europas ohne Passkontrolle reisen. Germans can travel to many countries in Europe without passport checks.
Why?
Within the Schengen Area there are normally no passport checks at the borders between member countries. The area includes most EU countries as well as Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Countries may still bring back temporary border checks when needed.
Key term: Schengener Abkommen = Schengen Agreement