Ripples from the tragic events in Paris will spread to all Europe's borders

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Given the massive human toll of the Paris attacks, it feels almost callous to ask what the impact on European supply chains will be, but it will be deep and long-lasting. France’s (entirely understandable) decision to close its borders demonstrated how unprepared European border agencies are for the Schengen Agreement being rescinded.

For nigh-on two decades trucks and freight traffic have been able to criss-cross most of Europe, unhindered by border checks. Reintroducing checks in a sudden response to the attacks ...