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Germany

Could Brussels get Germany's new border controls revoked?

The German government ordered spot passport controls at all its land borders from Monday morning, going against the EU's free movement principle.

Europe News

Netherlands to ask opt-out from EU asylum rules 'as soon as possible'

The four-party cabinet in the Netherlands has vowed to establish "the strictest asylum regime ever" to curb irregular migration.

Europe News

Neighbours slam Germany over 'unacceptable' border control measures

Poland has deemed Germany's decision to implement border controls "unacceptable," while Austria has announced that it will not accept any migrants who are turned back.

Europe News

Belgians puzzled and displeased as Germany brings back border controls

"In the 1980s, we had to get off the bus and they checked all our passports," said one Belgian citizen. "We're not going back to that time, are we?"

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Europe Decoded

Is the border-free Schengen Area about to unravel?

Recent developments in Germany and Hungary linked to irregular migration have cast serious doubts over the future of the Schengen Area.

Europe News

Why did von der Leyen delay announcing her team?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will announce the list of commissioner nominees during next week's plenary session in Strasbourg.

Europe News

Which other Schengen countries have border checks in place?

Germany has announced that it's implementing new border checks for the next six months to curb the influx of illegal migrants. Which other countries within the Schengen Area are doing the same and why?

Travel News

'Extra paperwork': Brits worried about hassle of new ETIAS visa waiver

Travellers will need to apply online before they'll be allowed into EU countries.

Travel News

Are delays inevitable when the EES launches in November?

Every port, airport and land border has to install new technology before the Entry/Exit System launch on 10 November.

Europe News

Border controls are 'last resort,' Brussels says after Solingen attack

The spectre of additional border controls looms over the Schengen Area after a deadly attack in Solingen, Germany.

Europe News

EU countries raise concerns again over Hungary's easing of visa scheme

Hungary’s National Card immigration scheme has now been relaxed to include nationals from Russia and Belarus.

Travel News

Why EU passport stamps will soon be a thing of the past

Manual stamping of passports "is time consuming...and does not allow a systematic detection of overstayers,” says the EU.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's political impasse complicates its relations with Brussels

One of Bulgaria's top issues is joining the eurozone. Sofia hopes to join the single currency in 2025, but the political difficulties of recent years make this unlikely.

Europe News

Brussels asks Hungary to explain the easing of visa rules for Russians

Hungary's National Card scheme simplifies visa procedures and security screenings for "guest workers" coming from Russia and Belarus.

Destinations

Why I chose to holiday in Romania this year

With Romania now in the Schengen Zone, it means arrivals from within the free travel area are smoother and swifter.

Travel News

When is the new EES EU border system starting?

The EU's post-Brexit Entry/Exit System (EES) is expected to launch this autumn but the exact date is under question.

Travel News

EU Entry/Exit System: What to expect, according to travel agents

From ferry companies to flight-free travel agents, there is confusion and scepticism about the new scheme.

Destinations

What is Europe’s 90-day rule and which countries are excluded from it?

Worried about Europe’s 90-day rule? Travellers recommend the best places to break up your trip.

Moments

EU Entry/Exit System: Why I’m getting a French passport before October

As a Brit, the introduction of the EES means I’m more desperate than ever to get my French citizenship.

Travel News

UK backtracks on new EU Entry/Exit scheme at Dover-Calais crossing

UK government ministers appear to have acknowledged uncertainty around the EES scheme and have put in place a quasi-soft launch to counteract any difficulties.