Denmark follows Sweden’s border identity checks move

Denmark has imposed temporary identity checks on its border with Germany following a similar move by Sweden, dealing a double blow to Europe’s fraying passport-free Schengen area amid a record influx of refugees.

Sweden began checking documents of travellers from Denmark for the first time in half a century, causing delays of up to 50 minutes for trains and buses crossing the Oresund Bridge between Copenhagen and Malmo.

Private vehicles were exempt from the checks.