Border controls
Border control measures help with safeguarding territorial integrity and managing migration. Discover the European Parliament’s work on the issue.
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Border controlsSchengen: a guide to the European border-free zone
The EU's passport-free travel space, known as the Schengen area, is one of the most tangible achievements of European integration. Learn about it in our guide.
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Border controlsSchengen: what issues affect the border-free zone?
The EU’s passport-free zone has faced many challenges in recent years. Learn more about the issues and how the EU is promoting free movement within its borders.
Schengen developments
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Schengen: enlargement of Europe’s border-free area
Schengen, the EU's passport-free travel area, covers 29 countries. Read on to learn which countries are members and who is likely to join next.
Entering the EU
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MEPs want to end golden passports schemes
The EU should end so-called golden passports which allow rich people to obtain EU citizenship in exchange for investment. MEPs approved a report on this during the March plenary session.
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Security: screening travellers before they arrive in the EU
Before setting foot in Europe, travellers from visa-exempt countries will go through a new layer of security screening designed to keep the EU safer.
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EU entry/exit system: a modern solution for secure borders
To strengthen security, the EU is putting in place an entry and exit registration system at the Schengen zone's external borders.