Schengen

Article - Schengen key to recovery: interview with civil liberties committee chair

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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Law enforcement in Europe, Politics of Europe, European Union, Multi-speed Europe, Schengen Area, Visas, Continents, Schengen, European Union law, European Economic Area, Visa policy of the Schengen Area

Our committee has been reminding member states that they are bound by European law, the Schengen borders code.

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  • Our committee has been reminding member states that they are bound by European law, the Schengen borders code.
  • The law says that all restrictions should be time-framed and that the grounds for suspension should be reasonable and proportional.
  • Read more on what the EU can do about the reopening of Schengen borders

    Does the Schengen zone need better coordination and governance?

  • Watch the full interview, which also delved into Schengen enlargement, migration, asylum and the use of personal data in the fight against Covid-19, on our Facebook page.

Press release - Returning to free movement across borders is of utmost importance

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Friday, June 5, 2020
Law enforcement in Europe, Politics of Europe, Continents, Europe, Multi-speed Europe, Schengen Area, Visas, European integration, Schengen

They stress that a swift and coordinated return to a fully functional Schengen area is of utmost importance to safeguard freedom of movement, one of the main achievements of European integration, and to ensure the EUs economic recovery after the pandemic.

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  • They stress that a swift and coordinated return to a fully functional Schengen area is of utmost importance to safeguard freedom of movement, one of the main achievements of European integration, and to ensure the EUs economic recovery after the pandemic.
  • Restrictions on freedom of movement could be lifted where the public health situation in neighbouring regions has comparably improved.
  • Except for these three countries, Cyprus and Ireland, all EU countries are part of the Schengen area.
  • The plenary is expected to vote on the resolution in its plenary session taking place 17-19 June.

Press release - Returning to free movement across borders is of utmost importance

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Thursday, June 4, 2020
Law enforcement in Europe, Politics of Europe, Continents, Europe, Multi-speed Europe, Schengen Area, Visas, European integration, Schengen

They stress that a swift and coordinated return to a fully functional Schengen area is of utmost importance to safeguard freedom of movement, one of the main achievements of European integration, and to ensure the EUs economic recovery after the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • They stress that a swift and coordinated return to a fully functional Schengen area is of utmost importance to safeguard freedom of movement, one of the main achievements of European integration, and to ensure the EUs economic recovery after the pandemic.
  • Restrictions on freedom of movement could be lifted where the public health situation in neighbouring regions has comparably improved.
  • Except for these three countries, Cyprus and Ireland, all EU countries are part of the Schengen area.
  • The plenary is expected to vote on the resolution in its plenary session taking place 17-19 June.

IDEMIA and Sopra Steria Chosen by eu-LISA to Build the New Shared Biometric Matching System (sBMS) for Border Protection of the Schengen Area

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Security, Nanotechnology, Audio, Video, Other Professional Services, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Finance, Internet, Hardware, Banking, Data management, Professional services, Consumer electronics, VoIP, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Law enforcement in Europe, Multi-speed Europe, Schengen Area, Visas, Schengen, Politics of Europe, Continents, Europe, IDEMIA, Sopra Steria

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200603005529/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200603005529/en/
    The contract was awarded following a competitive call for tender (LISA/2019/RP/05 EES BMS and sBMS) by eu-LISA.
  • Its duration is four years, with an option for an extension of up to six years.
  • The Schengen area, a travel zone where 26 European countries have abolished their internal borders, is key to facilitate the free and unrestricted movement of people.
  • The use of the latest biometric technologies makes it possible to ensure the protection of the external borders in the long term.

Article - Border controls in Schengen due to coronavirus: what can the EU do?

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Law enforcement in Europe, Continents, Europe, European Economic Area, Multi-speed Europe, Schengen Area, Visas, Schengen, Luxembourg, Schengen, Schengen acquis, Visa policy of the Schengen Area

MEPs demand that the passport-free Schengen zone returns to its full functioning as soon as possible.

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  • MEPs demand that the passport-free Schengen zone returns to its full functioning as soon as possible.
  • The Commission should take on a key role in restoring freedom of movement and firstly for crucial categories such as cross-border workers.
  • According to the current Schengen rules, EU countries can - for a limited period - introduce border checks at their internal borders if there is a serious threat to public policy or internal security.
  • Read more how Parliament is strengthening the Schengen system and improving border security.

Article - Border controls in Schengen due to coronavirus: what can the EU do?

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Law enforcement in Europe, Continents, Europe, European Economic Area, Multi-speed Europe, Schengen Area, Visas, Schengen, Luxembourg, Schengen, Schengen acquis, Visa policy of the Schengen Area

MEPs demand that the passport-free Schengen zone returns to its full functioning as soon as possible.

Key Points: 
  • MEPs demand that the passport-free Schengen zone returns to its full functioning as soon as possible.
  • The Commission should take on a key role in restoring freedom of movement and firstly for crucial categories such as cross-border workers.
  • According to the current Schengen rules, EU countries can - for a limited period - introduce border checks at their internal borders if there is a serious threat to public policy or internal security.
  • Read more how Parliament is strengthening the Schengen system and improving border security.

Highlights - Internal border controls within the Schengen area: committee debate - Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Friday, May 8, 2020
Law enforcement in Europe, Schengen, Politics of Europe, Continents, Tanja Fajon, Border control, Europe, Schengen acquis

Internal border controls within the Schengen area: committee debate

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  • Internal border controls within the Schengen area: committee debate
    Internal border controls within the Schengen area: committee debate
    In the LIBE Committee meeting of 12 May Members will have a full session dedicated to the internal border controls within the Schengen area, starting with a report by Tanja Fajon on the work of the LIBE Working Group on Schengen Scrutiny, followed by an exchange of views with Terezija Gras, State Secretary for European and International Affairs, Ministry of the Interior, Croatian Presidency and Monique Pariat, Director-General, DG HOME, European Commission.
  • Members will take stock of the debate in an oral question and a resolution.

Press release - Closure of borders: Civil Liberties Chair demands proportionality and coordination within the EU

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Monday, March 16, 2020
Law enforcement in Europe, Continents, Europe, International law, European Union law, European Economic Area, Multi-speed Europe, Schengen Area, Border control, Schengen, Schengen Agreement, Schengen acquis

Statement of the Civil Liberties Committee Chair, Juan Fernando Lpez Aguilar (S&D, ES) on the reintroduction of border controls at some Schengen internal borders due to coronavirus.

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  • Statement of the Civil Liberties Committee Chair, Juan Fernando Lpez Aguilar (S&D, ES) on the reintroduction of border controls at some Schengen internal borders due to coronavirus.
  • In the last days, several EU member states have reintroduced border controls at their internal borders within the Schengen area or even closed them for certain categories of travellers while some further member states are considering such measures.
  • It is key that when taking measures no discrimination is made between EU citizens.
  • The Civil Liberties committee is closely monitoring the situation and expects the Commission, the Council Presidency and the member states to protect all benefits of the Schengen area.

Press release - Hearing of Commissioner-designate Ylva Johansson

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Continents, World, Europe, Law enforcement in Europe, Multi-speed Europe, Schengen Area, Visas, International law, Border control, Schengen, European Union

Political groups coordinators from the committee will meet within 24 hours to assess the performance of Swedish Commissioner-designate Johansson.

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  • Political groups coordinators from the committee will meet within 24 hours to assess the performance of Swedish Commissioner-designate Johansson.
  • Legal and safe pathways to the EU for migrants are also part of the solution, Johansson noted.
  • EUs security strategy and the future of Schengen

    Ms Johansson explained that her aim is to build an effective Security Union.

  • On Schengen, Johansson stressed that her key objective is to return to a fully functioning, internal border control-free Schengen area.

Albanian Foreign Ministry Responds to Dutch Parliament Vote on Visa-Free Access

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Europe, Continents, Countries, Law enforcement in Europe, Multi-speed Europe, Schengen Area, Visas, Travel visa, Albania, Schengen, Albanian passport, Visa policy of the Schengen Area

Albanian citizens will continue to move freely to Schengen countries according to current practice and by fulfilling the conditions currently in force.

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  • Albanian citizens will continue to move freely to Schengen countries according to current practice and by fulfilling the conditions currently in force.
  • Additionally, the criterion relating to cooperation between law enforcement authorities of both countries has been considered excellent by both Albanian and Dutch officials.
  • Dutch politicians have cited as their reason to question visa-free travel the alleged impact of Albanian criminals on Dutch society.
  • More information on the required travel documents is available at the official website of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.