The Netherlands has launched temporary border checks at its crossings with Germany and Belgium to address irregular immigration, Minister of Asylum and Migration Marjolein Faber announced on December 9, 2024. The initiative aims to curb the “influx” of migrants and enhance national security. The border controls will involve random checks and mobile inspections of vehicles…
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The European Commission has proposed a gradual rollout of the EU’s long-delayed biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) starting in 2025. Initially set to launch on November 10, 2024, the system was postponed after France, Germany, and the Netherlands cited technological readiness issues. Under the new plan, EES operations will begin progressively over six months, with member…
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The European Union’s foreign ministers are set to deliberate on Georgia’s visa-free travel agreement during the Council of Foreign Affairs meeting on December 16, according to EU Ambassador to Georgia, Pawel Herczynski. Discussions will explore all possible options, including the suspension of the visa-free regime. Since March 28, 2017, Georgian citizens with biometric passports have…
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Starting December 9, the Netherlands will reintroduce controls on its land borders and select flights from other Schengen countries, marking a shift in its approach to managing migration. This decision, announced by Migration Minister Marjolein Faber, aligns with similar actions taken its neighbour Germany. The Dutch government states that these controls, lasting six months, are…
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China is opening its doors wider than ever with a recent expansion of its visa-free entry program, now allowing citizens from seven additional countries to visit for up to 15 days without needing a visa. This move is part of China’s broader effort to revive international tourism and stimulate economic growth after the pandemic years…
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