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 internal border passport checks between participating European countries, allowing passport-free travel within much of Europe. It does not abolish external border controls, does not apply to every country worldwide, and is unrelated to the euro currency.
Tips
- Look for keywords like "Schengen" = internal border-free travel among participating European countries, not worldwide.
- Distinguish Schengen (border controls) from the Eurozone (common currency) and from the EU (political/economic union).
- Beware absolute terms like "all people" or "every country"—these are usually incorrect in legal contexts.
- Eliminate options that confuse travel freedom with currency usage or claim no controls at external borders.
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