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The European Commission and the European Parliament have agreed to introduce mandatory security checks of all travelers, including EU nationals, when they cross the EU’s external borders.
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Background: The proposal is one of a number of security measures the EU has undertaken following terrorist attacks in Paris on Nov. 13, 2015. The union launched the European Border and Coast Guard in October. The European Commission proposed a new electronic screening system for visa-waived travelers in November. And internal border controls have been extended in Austria, Denmark, Germany, Norway and Sweden. Dimitris Avramopoulos, commissioner for migration, home affairs and citizenship, said the external checks represent “another crucial step in our work to preserve the freedom of movement within the Schengen area and ensuring the security of our citizens.”
BAL Analysis: The changes, once implemented, may slow entry into Europe for EU nationals who, until now, have not had to undergo systematic security checks when crossing an external border.
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