11 minutes agoEU Sets Limits for Schengen Entry for 30 Days
Periskopi(6 years ago)
(6 years ago)European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed today to EU leaders to introduce a temporary ban on entry into the Schengen area for 30 days to curb the Coronavirus. In a video message to Twitter, she specified that the proposal excludes all those living in the EU, family members [...]
In a video message on Twitter, she specified that the proposal excludes all those who reside in the EU, members of the family of citizens of member countries, diplomats and staff, such as doctors, nurses and experts who help stop the coronary, as well as people who carry goods.
It announced that limiting Schengen entry would last 30 days and could be extended as needed.
The EC president estimates that by reducing social interaction, the spread rate of the virus will also decrease.
In order to be effective, this restriction should also be implemented by four EU member states that are part of Schengen,” said U rsula von der Leenen
