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Six arrests for smuggling migrants via Schengen airports
Europol supported a migrant smuggling investigation involving law enforcement authorities from 17 countries. The criminal network was also engaged in document fraud and money laundering. The action day on 22…
EU migration chief urges stronger internal border management instead of dependence on neighbors
EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner warned on Thursday the bloc is vulnerable to unauthorized migration if control of its external borders depends…
EU Socialists accuse governments of politicising Ceuta and undermining Schengen
The Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to intervene immediately to…
UPDATED: Austria’s president criticises government for blocking Romania, Bulgaria Schengen entry
BERLIN, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said on Friday that he regrets the Austrian government's decision to…
UPDATED: Germany wants Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania to join Schengen
BERLIN, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Germany supports bids by Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania to join the Schengen area, German Interior Minister Nancy…
EU pushes to add Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania to free-travel zone
BRUSSELS, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The European Commission called on Wednesday for Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania to be admitted to the Ylva…
Croatia gets green light for Schengen admission from European Parliament
BRUSSELS, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The European Parliament on Thursday cleared the way for the admission of Croatia to the bloc's passport-free…