Schengen
EU Commission presents new Schengen strategy
The European Commission presents today a new Strategy aiming to make the world's largest free movement area - the Schengen area -…
Commission launches political debate towards strengthening Schengen and restoring trust
On Monday, 30 November, the Commission will convene the first ever Schengen Forum, gathering Members of the European Parliament and Home Affairs…
Macron and Merkel urge for Schengen reform
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said it was urgently necessary for Europe to reform the open-border Schengen area in light of recent terrorist…
Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Schengen Agreement
35 years ago, five EU countries agreed to abolish their common borders in the Luxembourgish town of Schengen granting freedom of movement…
France to reopen borders outside Schengen zone from July 1
France will gradually reopen its borders to countries outside the Schengen zone from July 1, the interior and foreign ministers said in…
Swift return to functional Schengen area key to EU’s economic recovery – MEPs
Civil Liberties Committee MEPs express their concern about the current situation of internal border controls in the Schengen area and their impact…
Germany loosens quarantine restrictions for travellers from Schengen area, UK
Germany will loosen coronavirus quarantine rules for travellers arriving from the European Union, the Schengen passport-free zone and Britain, a spokesman for…
EU’s proposed travel ban explained
Travelers from outside Europe will soon be unable to enter the EU, under a new plan aimed at slowing the spread of…
EU’s external borders and Schengen area to be closed as of noon for 30 days
EU leaders decided to close the bloc's external borders to travelers in an attempt to limit the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.…
The shutting down of Europe
Countries around the world on Saturday continued to close borders, impose strict entry and quarantine requirements and restrict large gatherings in efforts…
Gibraltar could remain in Schengen Area post Brexit
British territory Gibraltar could remain in the European Union’s Schengen Area of free movement after Brexit, it’s been claimed. W hile London…
EU creates permanent force to help manage borders
The EU on Friday formally established its first standalone border force, boosting the Frontex service with a new permanent corps that will…