Schengen Agreement

Schengen Agreement
   The agreement, originally signed by five European Union (EU) countries (France, Germany and the Benelux countries) in 1985, which refers to the gradual abolition of controls at the common frontiers. Some measures taken under Schengen referred to shortterm issues (for example, visa regulations), others were long-term ones (for example, strengthening external frontiers and duty-free allowances). Its more sensitive provisions cover questions such as control of drugs, control of firearms and extradition. So far, a total of 30 countries – including the EU and three non-EU members (Iceland, Norway and Switzerland) – have signed the agreement, having implemented it. Like the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom has signed up, but both are involved in measures for police cooperation but do not participate in the border and visa provisions. The British position has been that the country will opt in to those parts of Schengen that it finds palatable. Ministers have strenuously argued that the country should not surrender the advantage conferred by its island status of being able to check people’s identity and bona fides before they enter the UK. Britain remains free to maintain its own controls at national borders.
   Further reading: N. Nugent, The Government and Politics of the European Union, Palgrave, 2003

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