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Monday, Aug 31, 2026

European Commission Urges Countries to Phase Out Internal Schengen Border Controls

The European Commission has renewed calls for member states to remove long-running internal border checks, arguing that restoring unrestricted movement is essential to the functioning of the Schengen area and single market.
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