European visitors who do not need a visa now have to obtain a UK ETA before travelling. The system extends Britain’s pre-travel screening model and places new document-check duties on airlines, ferry operators and rail carriers.
EU governments approved a new sanctions package on Russia after Slovakia withdrew its objections. The measures are designed to tighten enforcement and increase pressure on energy and shipping channels connected to Moscow's war effort in Ukraine.
Travellers applying for ETIAS do not need to submit health details, vaccination status or biometric data as part of the application. The system is designed around identity, travel and security checks, and misleading claims can cause unnecessary confusion.
When ETIAS launches, you will not need to submit the application yourself. A trusted person or travel agent can do it on your behalf — but there are important safeguards to follow.
ABTA presented EES and ETIAS as changes that travel businesses needed to explain well before implementation. Its guidance model combined a member hub, a consumer advice page and regular updates as more official detail became available.
The EU’s Working Party on JHA Information Exchange (IXIM) helps shape how member states manage, share and improve information in the fields of justice and home affairs. Its work supports interoperability, legislative coordination and the effective use of major EU information systems.
The EU Council has adopted its position on visa-free travel for Kosovo passport holders, enabling short-term visits to the EU without visa requirements.
The EU Justice and Home Affairs Council convenes to tackle transnational organised crime, strengthen border security mechanisms, and enhance digital travel systems across Europe.
Bulgaria and Romania have achieved full Schengen membership with the removal of land border checks, while EU ministers address evolving migration and security frameworks.
The European Union operates interconnected large-scale IT systems that enable member states to share critical information on borders, asylum, and law enforcement, creating an integrated security ecosystem.