[Deutsche Welle]
Germany reaffirmed its support for the 26-member visa-free Schengen zone on Monday after French President Nicolas Sarkozy threatened to pull his country out at an election rally over the weekend.
Deputy government spokesman Georg Streiter told reporters in Berlin that Sarkozy's comments should be viewed within the context of campaign rhetoric and stressed that Germany had no plans to step away from the borderless pact.
"Free movement of people is one of the most concrete and important achievements of European integration and represents a fundamental freedom," he said. "Freedom of movement within the EU is a key asset but otherwise I must ask that you understand that we do not take a stance on discussions in the French election campaign."
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