Balkan Insight [Unofficial]6d ago

Balkan States Scramble to Act as EU Migration Pact Takes Effect

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)6d ago
The EU has new migration rules. What does that mean? https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-new-migration-rules-what-does-that-mean/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Schengenarea #Schengenzone #Crossborder #Immigration #Migration #Politics #Borders #Asylum
The EU has new migration rules. What does that mean?

Rules that have taken many years are finally ready to be rolled out.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Jun 10
EU capitals boost plans for migrant ‘return hubs’ https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-capitals-boost-plans-for-migrant-return-hubs/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Schengenarea #Schengenzone #Immigration #Migration #Politics #Borders #Asylum
EU capitals boost plans for migrant ‘return hubs’

Incoming deal will give fresh “impetus” to countries’ plans, Cypriot minister says.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Jun 4
Germany says it won’t drop internal border checks https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-alexander-dobrindt-says-it-wont-drop-internal-border-checks/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #ForeignAffairs #Schengenarea #Schengenzone #Immigration #Migration #EUreform #Politics #Borders #Asylum
Germany says it won’t drop internal border checks

With major EU migration reforms under way, “it’s the right time” to phase out controls, migration commissioner says.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Jun 1
EU negotiators agree new migrant return law https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-negotiators-agree-new-migrant-return-law-hubs-deportations-borders-asylum-seekers/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Schengenarea #Schengenzone #Immigration #Politics #Borders #Asylum
EU negotiators agree new migrant return law

Change would allow countries to send people who’ve been ordered to leave EU territory to “return hubs” outside the bloc.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)May 28
How a company turned visas to Europe into big business https://www.politico.eu/article/how-a-company-turned-visas-to-europe-into-big-business/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Dataprotection #Travelindustry #Data/privacy #Schengenarea #Schengenzone #Services #Politics #Visas
How a company turned visas to Europe into big business

VFS Global enjoys a near monopoly on outsourced visa processing, including for travel to most European countries.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)May 23
France scales down border checks at Dover port amid chaotic delays https://www.politico.eu/article/francw-border-police-reduce-border-checks-dover-uk-ees-delays/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #ForeignAffairs #Schengenarea #Mobility #Politics #Borders #Ports
France scales down border checks at Dover port amid chaotic delays

At the start of a hot bank holiday weekend, lengthy queues had formed at Dover port in what its authorities described as a challenging situation.

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MediaFaro News DigestFeb 2

The EU’s Entry/Exit System rollout is delayed until after the peak summer travel period.

The system was due to become fully operational across the EU’s borders in April 2026, but this has now been pushed back to September 2026.

The scale-up of the biometric technology has already experienced teething problems, causing significant delays for air, ferry and Eurotunnel passengers.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260202-the-eus-entryexit-system-rollout-is-delayed-until-after-the-peak-summer-travel-period?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Travel #SchengenArea #BorderControls #EES #EU #Biometric #Passport #Visa

The EU’s Entry/Exit System rollout is delayed until after the peak summer travel period.

The system was due to become fully operational across the EU’s borders in April 2026, but this has now been pushed back to September 2026. The scale-up of the biometric …

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After a weekend trip to #london with @sbo_socmedia my mind is made on two points: Firstly, the best coffee and snacks are at the local markets of Greenwich and Borough. Secondly, #SchengenArea is the Best Thing Ever. #coffee #streetfood #europetravel
Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Oct 15, 2025
EU countries clash over how to share migration load https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-countries-migration-law-european-commission-funding-migrants/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Schengenarea #Migration #Farright #Politics #Borders #Asylum #Crisis #Rights
EU countries clash over how to share migration load

Many governments want to pay rather than take in more asylum-seekers.

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