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Seehofer is one of Merkel's uncomfortable allies (Photo: Jens Volle/ Campact)

Bavarian politician calls for checks on Austria-Germany border

Bavarian leader Horst Seehofer has said Germany should introduce border checks to block refugees coming from Italy.

"Italy is in clear violation of the Schengen [border-free area] accords. If this doesn't stop, Germany has to seriously consider stopping this violation via border controls," he told the mass-selling tabloid, Bild, on Monday (8 September).

"We have to make sure that refugees are divided justly in Europe," he added.

Seehofer, who is governor of the south-east Ge...

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