Budva Forum Puts Border Management, Smuggling and Visa Alignment at the Centre of EU-Western Balkans Talks
Regional leaders gathered in Montenegro to coordinate border strategies and advance entry-exit system implementation across Southeast Europe.
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How the EU Common Visa Policy Shapes Short-Stay Travel, Security and ETIAS Preparation
The EU common visa policy establishes harmonized entry conditions for the Schengen area while adapting to geopolitical changes through visa facilitation and suspension mechanisms. Discover how digitalisation and ETIAS integration are reshaping travel security.
EU and Western Balkans Deepen Cooperation on Crime, Migration and Digital Justice in Budva
EU and Western Balkans ministers gathered in Budva to strengthen collaboration on transnational crime, migration management, visa harmonization, and digital justice initiatives.
ETIAS Application Fee Will Rise to EUR 20 Ahead of the 2026 Launch
The ETIAS application fee is set to increase from EUR 7 to EUR 20 before the system's launch in 2026.
How the JHA Information Exchange Working Party Supports EU Security Data Sharing
The JHA Information Exchange Working Party plays a crucial role in coordinating the exchange of justice and home affairs information across the European Union, ensuring secure and efficient data sharing between member states.
Travelling to Germany After the EES Launch? Here Is What to Expect
November travel to Germany will look a little different because the new EU system has started to appear at the frontier. The key point is that EES is about registration and tracking, not about buying a separate permit before you fly.
Spain's New Tourist Data Rules: What Hotels and Car Rentals Can Ask You For
Spain has introduced broader reporting rules for accommodation providers and car rental firms, which means more information may be requested during a trip. The important distinction is that the law appears to expand identity and payment reporting, not to demand intrusive access to your bank balance.
Home Affairs Ministers Review Schengen Priorities as EES Starts Operation
At their October 2025 meeting, EU home affairs ministers took stock of the Schengen area just days after the Entry/Exit System entered into force. The discussion linked the live rollout of EES with the next wave of border technology, including ETIAS and the updated Eurodac system.
Council Sets 2026 Migration and Border Tech Priorities at December JHA Meeting
The December 2025 Justice and Home Affairs Council combined migration policy decisions with another major step in the EU’s border technology agenda. Ministers endorsed a roadmap for future interoperability work while placing EES, ETIAS and Eurodac inside a longer-term plan for Schengen security.
How the EU Entry/Exit System Changes Border Checks for Non-EU Travellers
The EU Entry/Exit System replaces manual passport stamping with a shared digital record for many short-stay non-EU travellers. It combines biometric registration, automated checks and a phased rollout designed to modernise border management across the Schengen area.