• Germany
• Luxembourg

The Schengen area allows individuals to travel freely and without border controls around 26 European states - the majority of which are EU members. With the influx of refugees into Europe in 2014 and 2015, border controls were reintroduced in some of these countries and were just recently extended. The tightening of border controls means that there will be more restrictions on movement between these states.

• Belgium
• Luxembourg

The European Court of Justice ruled that religious symbols may be prohibited in the workplace. To avoid discrimination, the ruling encompasses all religious groups. Critics disagree with this view.