Press Release: Stronger and Smarter Borders in the EU: Commission proposes to establish an Entry-Exit System

On 6 April 2016, the European Commission presented its revised proposal for a Regulation on the establishment of an Entry-Exit System to speed-up, facilitate and reinforce border check procedures for non-European Union nationals travelling to the Schengen area for a short stay (maximum 90 days in any 180 day period).

ESO: Background information: Council conclusions on Terrorism and Border Security http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-council-conclusions-on-terrorism-and-border-security/

ESO: Background Information: Website: Schengen, Borders and Visas http://www.europeansources.info/record/schengen-borders-and-visas/

European Commission: DG Communication: RAPID: MEMO/16/1249, 06.04.16: Smart Borders Package: Questions & Answers http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-16-1249_en.htm

European Commission: DG Communication: RAPID: PRESS RELEASE: IP/16/1248, 06.04.16: Commission launches discussion on future framework for stronger and smarter information systems for border management and internal security http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-1248_en.htm

ESO: Background Information: Remarks by First Vice-President Timmermans and Commissioner Avramopoulos at the Readout of the College Meeting of 6 April 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/speech-remarks-by-first-vice-president-timmermans-and-commissioner-avramopoulos-at-the-readout-of-the-college-meeting-of-6-april-2016/

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