Originally Posted by
CX HK
I believe Germany is home to the toughest immigration officers (relative to the rest of the Schengen zone) while Italy and France contain some of the most lax.
Based on your previous thread that you linked here, I take it that you think that is a positive thing? I'm not certain if you were complaining about 'lax security' elsewhere or too tight in Germany?
I often get a welcome or a greeting or some small talk on arrival in Germany, and a farewell or small talk on departure.