EU to Tighten Russian Visa Rules by 2025, No Full Ban Planned

EU to Tighten Russian Visa Rules by 2025, No Full Ban Planned

EU authorities plan to tighten visa rules for Russian citizens by the end of 2025, though a complete ban on tourist visas is not on the agenda, EU Commissioner for Security and Migration Magnus Brunner said at a press conference, which was broadcast on the Finnish government’s YouTube channel during a visit to Finland on September 15. “Visa issuance has dropped sharply over the past years—from 4 million to 500,000. Because visas are handled by i…

Plenković: EU to Propose Stricter Visa Rules for Russian Citizens, Croatia Ready to Ensure Oil Supply - The Dubrovnik Times

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has confirmed that the European Union is considering tightening visa rules for Russian citizens, with concrete proposals expected soon. Speaking in an interview with CNN’s Richard Quest on Monday, Plenković said: “It is an idea circulating within the European Commission. We will soon see concrete proposals.” The statement comes after Politico reported that the EU is preparing to harden its stance on issu…

EU has no power to ban visas for Russians – commissioner - The Press United

The bloc cannot compel members to deny visas to tourists from specific countries, the top migration official said The EU cannot force all member states to stop issuing visas to Russian citizens, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner said on Sunday. Speaking at a press conference alongside Finnish Interior Minister Mari Rantanen, […]