| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Migration and Home Affairs |
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| Publisher | EU |
| Publication Date | 2018 |
| Content Type | Key Source, Website |
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The Schengen Area is one of the greatest achievements of the EU. It is an area without internal borders, an area within which citizens, many non-EU nationals, business people and tourists can freely circulate without being subjected to border checks. Since 1985, it has gradually grown and encompasses today almost all EU States and a few associated non-EU countries. While having abolished their internal borders, Schengen States have also tightened controls at their common external border on the basis of Schengen rules to ensure the security of those living or travelling in the Schengen Area. |
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| Source Link | http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/what-we-do/policies/borders-and-visas/index_en.htm |
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| Subject Categories | Internal Markets, Justice and Home Affairs |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
