Language: English
Question 221 · Federal question
Germany is a member of the Schengen Agreement. What does that mean?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Deutschland ist Mitglied des Schengener Abkommens. Was bedeutet das?
- A Deutsche können in viele Länder Europas ohne Passkontrolle reisen. ✓ Correct answer
- B Alle Menschen können ohne Personenkontrolle in Deutschland einreisen.
- C Deutsche können ohne Passkontrolle in jedes Land reisen.
- D Deutsche können in jedem Land mit dem Euro bezahlen.
Translation
Germany is a member of the Schengen Agreement. What does that mean?
- A Germans can travel to many European countries without passport control. ✓ Correct answer
- B All people can enter Germany without identity checks.
- C Germans can travel to any country without passport control.
- D Germans can pay with the euro in any country.
Explanation
The Schengen Agreement removes passport checks at internal borders between participating European countries, allowing travel without border controls within much of Europe.
Tips
- Schengen is about internal borders inside Europe, not travel to any country worldwide.
- Don't confuse it with the euro, a currency matter, not a border matter.
