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The European Union is set to propose stricter visa regulations in January aimed at countering potential Russian hybrid threats and reinforcing regional security.
Portugal and other EU nations are set to implement rigorous new visa and documentation requirements for Brazilian nationals by 2026, marking a significant shift in European border control and immigration policy.
The EU's top diplomat announced this Monday a “political agreement” among member states to prohibit the entry of former Russian combatants into European territory, while noting that technical details still need to be finalised. During a press conference at the end of an EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg, Kaja Kallas...
The call comes amid a series of hybrid attacks throughout Europe and the incursion of explosive-laden drones in Germany.
The head of European Union diplomacy indicated today that there is “broad support” among member states to restrict tourist visas for Russian citizens and prohibit the entry of former combatants, justifying these measures with internal security reasons.
Kaja Kallas announced “broad support” from the 27 member states for the measure, after a suspect in the Leipzig drone attack entered the EU with a tourist visa issued by Italy.
The message was shared by Kaja Kallas following an informal meeting of the 27 European bloc foreign ministers in Wicklow, Ireland.
The European Union (EU) is set to move forward with new restrictions on tourist visas for Russian citizens, following reports that one of the suspects in the failed drone attack with explosives at Leipzig airport entered the Schengen area with a visa issued by Italian authorities. The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, ...
Countries outside the bloc "must fulfill their obligations — otherwise, there can be consequences,” said EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner.
Confirmation of summit date comes after talks during the G7 summit.
Europe is facing a serious security risk. Former Russian combatants involved in the aggression against Ukraine represent an increasingly significant threat.
Demobilized Russian fighters could pose crime and security risks for the EU's Schengen free-movement area, northern and eastern capitals warn.
The Japanese government approved a proposal this Tuesday to create an electronic travel authorisation system for citizens of countries that currently do not require a visa for short stays, including Portugal and Brazil. To come into effect, the proposal must still be approved by Parliament, where the governing coalition holds a majority.
