Publications - Russia
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„Visa facilitation between Belarus and the EU” – Round Table Discussion
Minsk, 30 June 2015 On the invitation of Visa-free Europe Coalition’s member, “No visa!” campaign we participated in a round table discussion on perspectives of … Read more...
EU-EaP Visa Liberalisation Summary of Recent Developments May-July 2014
It could be said that 2014 is probably the worst year to talk about visa liberalisation with the EU’s Eastern neighbours – the revolution in Kiev, the annexation of … Read more...
Assessment of the Envisaged Reform of EU Visa Rules
The general direction of the proposed changes is positive. If adopted, both proposed regulations will contribute to a greater freedom of movement by bringing much needed … Read more...
EU Home Affairs Background Statistics
Please read about: Migration Asylum Schengen and borders Security Multi-annual financial framework 2014-20 The document was published by the European … Read more...
Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council
In the framework of Schengen intergovernmental cooperation, detailed rules were established concerning the entry and stay of third-country nationals for up to three … Read more...
The European Commission Proposal on Amendments to EU Visa Policy – A Commentary
In 2013 the EC conducted a wide public consultation with civil society on EU visa policy, based on the Visa Code (in force since 2010) and visa facilitation agreements, … Read more...
Report from the Commission of the European Parliament and the Council: “A Smarter Visa Policy for Economic Growth”
A common visa policy is a fundamental component of the creation of a common area without internal borders. The Schengen acquis on visa policy established in the … Read more...
Don’t Wait for Visa-Free Europe! Visa-Free Europe Coalition Statement on Eastern Partnership Summit
The Visa-free Europe Coalition would like to express satisfaction with the overall result of the Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius. An important step was made on the … Read more...
Visa-Free Travel for the EU’s Eastern Partners: Time to Act
Visa facilitation agreements with Moldova, Ukraine and the Western Balkans entered into force in January 2008. In the same year, Ukraine and the Western Balkan countries … Read more...
EU-Russia Visa Facilitation and Liberalization: State of Play and Prospects for the Future
On the occasion of the May 2003 Saint Petersburg EU-Russia Summit, the EU and Russia agreed to examine the conditions for visa-free travel as a “long-term … Read more...
