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SWITZERLAND: Voters back to limit the number of EU immigrants

February 14, 2014

Switzerland held a referendum on European Union immigration on Sunday 9th February. Currently, the country allows unrestricted entry and residence to European Union nationals- this is a key principle of the European Union, known as "free movement of workers". With…

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ROMANIA: Schengen visa holders can soon enter Romania visa-free

January 17, 2014

Those who hold a Schengen state"s residence permit or a Schengen visa, valid for double or multiple entry, will be able to enter Romania from 1st February 2014 and remain there for up to 90 days in any 180 day…

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Belgium, Portugal implement EU Blue Card

October 9, 2012

Background The EU Blue Card Directive (Council Directive 2009/50/EC) was launched in May 2009. The aim is to attract highly skilled migrants to the EU via a streamlined and uniform system. All member states are bound by the Directive, apart…

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EU commission acts to protect Schengen Agreement

September 8, 2011

Under proposed plans from the European Commission, countries in the Schengen agreement would not be allowed to limit freedom of movement without approval from the commission. The Schengen system covers 22 countries in the EU, including France, Italy and Germany…

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