COVID concerns and other security concerns led to the proposed changes to current rules for the transport of people and goods across EU borders announced today.
announced Tuesday several changes to current rules governing the process for people and goods passing through the borders between the nations, including an extension to the time countries can take to process asylum applications.and several non-EU nations that suspended visa requirements to pass between the countries, a decision that has helped the economic health and other business benefits like shipping efficiency among the member nations.
Lukashenko's encouragement of the migrants was seen as his way of getting back at the EU for sanctions placed on Belarus following reports of election fraud and violence against peaceful democracy protesters. The EU announced Tuesday new proposals for rule changes to security measures in place at borders within the region, potentially allowing countries to delay asylum applications longer. Above, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks with EC Vice-President Margaritis Chinas, right, prior to the meeting of College of Commissioners, in Strasbourg, France, on December 14.The Schengen area comprises 26 countries—including non-EU nations Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
"This is a balanced, necessary step. It's not the end of the story but it's enough to keep Schengen intact," Schinas told reporters in Strasbourg, France, as he unveiled the proposals, which must be endorsed by EU countries and lawmakers to take effect.
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