Budapest: Simplified Visa Scheme Does Not Change Security Protocols
After being accused of enabling Russian spies, Hungary emphasized its track record of protecting national and Schengen security to Brussels.
After being accused of enabling Russian spies, Hungary emphasized its track record of protecting national and Schengen security to Brussels.
EU lawmakers demand suspension of Hungary’s Schengen membership, yet Russians still need visas to enter and are still subject to the unchanged rigorous security procedures.
Foreign Minister directed visa offices abroad to ignore strict vetting process for family reunifications.
Israel has taken an ambiguous position on the war refusing to furnish the Ukrainian army with weapons for fear of antagonising Russia in Syria.
The restrictions on Hungarian passport holders to travel to the United States put a definite strain on the relationship between the NATO allies.
Serbia’s decision to shut down its visa-free schemes has reduced the number of migrants travelling from countries such as Burundi, Cuba, and India, but the EU’s latest quota system does nothing to help the fight against illegal migration.
The latest iteration of EU visa policy will make it possible for Ecuadorians to gain visa-free access to the Schengen countries, as Latin American leaders drove a hard bargain during this week’s CELAC summit in Brussels.
The change comes just as the Belarussian government loosened restrictions on non-European migrations coming into the country who could cross into Poland.
The EU “needs to attract new low and medium skilled third-country national workers … who cannot find legal ways to reach Europe,” the statement to the legislation argues for establishing a common, simplified residence permit system.
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