Shengen zone

EU countries back Croatia's accession to Schengen area

EU countries back Croatia's accession to Schengen area

The EU countries have agreed to include Croatia in the Schengen area. The Prime Minister of the Republic Andrei Plenkovich announced this in his social networks. "Croatia has received the unanimous support of the Justice …

Croatia to become Schengen area part

Croatia to become Schengen area part

On Thursday, the European Parliament voted for Croatia's accession to the Schengen area. "The deputies approved the termination of internal border controls between the Schengen free movement area and Croatia", the EP said …

Macron to push for reform of Schengen area

Macron to push for reform of Schengen area

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed France would work towards a strong and "sovereign" European Union and push for reform of the Schengen area when it takes over the bloc's rotating presidency in January. France’s …

Europeans argue over coronavirus certificates

Europeans argue over coronavirus certificates

The Parliament and member countries have clashing positions on coronavirus restrictions. The European Parliament is taking aim at member countries' travel policies in an effort to set rules for coronavirus “green certificates” …

EU Parliament to vote against Turkey visa-free regime

EU Parliament to vote against Turkey visa-free regime

European lawmakers will vote in September against providing visa-free travel to Turkey in response to Ankara’s crackdown following a failed coup, a source in the European Parliament said. Earlier the European Parliament foreign …

Will Europe cancel Schengen?

Will Europe cancel Schengen?

The Ministers of Interior and Justice of the EU member states met today in Amsterdam where they tried to determine the method in the framework of informal discussions that will help to limit the flow of migrants to the EU passing through the …

Europe to strengthen control at EU external borders

Europe to strengthen control at EU external borders

EU President Donald Tusk said that all the heads of state and government of the EU countries agree on the need to protect the Schengen Zone. "In this context, we agreed to examine the European Commission's …