EU eyes curtailing visa-free travel

The European Commission proposed on the 24 May 2011 a package of measures aimed at a better management of migration flows from the Southern Mediterranean region, as well as amendments to the Visa Regulation to ensure that visa free travel did not lead to abuse. Solidarity with the Member States most exposed to migratory pressures and stronger cooperation with third countries was said to remain absolutely crucial.

European Commission: RAPID: Press Release: IP/11/629: A credible, fair and effective EU migration policy: the way forward http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/629&format=PDF&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

ESO: Background information: Brussels battles against return of borders http://www.europeansources.info/record/brussels-battles-against-return-of-borders/

BBC News, 24.5.11: Asylum surge: EU may scrap Balkans visa waiver http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13509403

Wikipedia: Visa policy in the European Union http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_in_the_European_Union

EUObserver, 24.5.11: EU to allow for temporary suspension of visa-free regime http://euobserver.com/9/32387

---