Schengen for the Western Balkans Before EU Membership Is Legally Possible, but the Path Leads Through Demanding Reforms
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BiH's entry into Schengen before EU membership is legally possible, but requires reforms of borders, visa policy, police cooperation and the rule of law.
The idea of giving Western Balkan countries the opportunity to join the Schengen area before full EU membership has legal precedent and could bring citizens one of the most tangible benefits of European integration. However, it would require deep reforms in border management, police cooperation, visa policy and the rule of law, while experts have different estimates on how much […]
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The idea that the countries of the Western Balkans enter the Schengen area before full membership in the European Union has a legal basis and could bring concrete benefits to the citizens, but it would require demanding reforms and political will. The debate was initiated by Kristof Bender of the European Stability Initiative (ESI), who proposes that the EU offer a clear path towards Schengen as an intermediate goal. […] The post Can BiH enter S…
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