Ubi concordia, ibi victoria: Following the 2015 decision to implement random border checks, Germany recently decided to extend border controls at the German-Austrian border, instead of reverting back to normal in the Schengen area. Additionally, five other Member States are currently making use of the exception clause in the Schengen Borders Code. What measures should the EU take so as to protect the freedom of movement and to prevent the fragmentation of the Schengen area?