Changes

Germany implemented the Schengen Agreement. So, in theory the borders are open. But in practice the German custom officers or sometimes police will control your luggage nonetheless. This might happen if you come from eastern european countries like [[Poland]] (searching for forged branded goods, smuggled tobacco, etc.), if you come from the [[Netherlands]] (very liberal soft drug laws there), or if you come from or cross over into [[Switzerland]] (black money is often smuggled over that border). If coming in with a commuter train, they easily take you out of your train to search your belongings, while your train continues without you.