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.
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Schengen suspension: how long should internal border checks last?
Temporary internal border checks within the Schengen area have been in place for four years. MEPs are pushing for clearer conditions for their use as a measure of last resort.
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
Travellers who don't need a visa will in the future be screened before they arrive in the EU using the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (Etias).
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Schengen: new rules for stronger protection (video)
To strengthen security the EU is putting into place a new entry and exit registration system at the Schengen zone's external borders. Watch our video for more.