| Author (Person) | Pye, Katherine |
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| Publisher | Centre for European Reform (CER) |
| Series Title | CER Insight |
| Publication Date | April 2025 |
| Content Type | Research Paper |
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Summary: Europe’s increasingly stringent approach to migration has become a major source of friction with African governments, and its visa policy is also doing considerable damage to the EU’s image among Africa’s intellectual, cultural and business elites. There is no evidence that the EU’s attempts to reduce irregular migration by making it harder for travellers to get Schengen visas are working. The EU should therefore revisit its approach to visas. The fact that African citizens want to visit, study and do business in Europe is an element of soft power, on which the EU could capitalise to gain influence on the continent. |
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https://www.cer.eu/insights/access-denied-eus-discriminatory-visa-regime-undermining-its-reputation-africa
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Subject Tags | Migration | Immigration, Schengen Agreement | Area |
| Countries / Regions | Africa |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
