Austria to build fence on Slovenia border

October 19, 2015 - Austria plans to build a fence along its border with Slovenia to slow the flow of migrants into the country. If built, this would be the first fence between two members of the Schengen passport-free zone, adding to fears that border-free travel in 26 European countries will fall victim to the migration crisis.

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