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EU Approves Updated Single Permit – Work Rules for Third-country Nationals

EU lawmakers endorsed a set of revised rules for combined work and residence permits for third-country nationals.

European Union Gets Tougher on Environmental Crimes

EU environmental crimes list to include offences such as large-scale forest fires or widespread pollution of air, water and soil.

European Parliament in Talks on EU-wide Disability Card

The European Parliament recently adopted its mandate for negotiations with the Council of the European Union on the EU disability card and the parking card for persons with disabilities.

EU Moves Closer to Transparency in Short-term Rental Sector

EU lawmakers agreed on a draft regulation covering data collection and sharing to achieve transparency in the short-term rental market.

Greece Tables Question Concerning Natural Disaster Support for Affected Tourism Enterprises

Greece posed a question in European Parliament about additional EU aid for tourism enterprises impacted by natural disasters.

EU to Delay Launch of ETIAS Border Entry System Again

The European Commission is set to push back the implementation ETIAS, a new EU-wide border entry system.

ReFuelEU: European Aviation Industry Hails New Sustainable Fuels Regulation

The European aviation industry welcomed the ReFuelEU regulation that aims to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) in the EU.

Experts Warn EU’s New ETIAS Border System May Cause Problems

Travel and aviation experts are warning that the ETIAS EU-border entry system to take effect in 2024 may lead to problems.

Travelers to Europe Will Need to Pay a 7-euro Charge to Enter EU

Travelers from the US and other countries, currently allowed visa-free access to Europe, will as of 2024 have to pay a 7-euro fee to enter.

EP Calls for Bulgaria, Romania to Join Schengen Free-Travel Area by End-2023

MEPs have once again called on the Council of the EU to approve Romania and Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen free-travel area.

EU’s EES Entry-Exit Biometric Border Controls Delayed

The launch of the EU’s EES travel authorization system has been pushed back to the end of the year.

EU Proposes New Rules for Recognition of Parenthood Between Member States

A regulation proposal offering recognition of parenthood between EU member states, was recently adopted by the European Commission.

EU: Visa-free Travel for Visitors from Kosovo

EU member states and the European Parliament reached an agreement on the draft regulation on visa-free travel for holders of passports issued by Kosovo.

Europe Day 2022: The European Parliament Opens its Doors to Citizens

The European Parliament is getting ready to open its doors to people from the EU and beyond as part of the celebrations for Europe Day 2022.

EU to Consider Booster Shot, Extending Covid Pass Use

EU authorities are examining the possibility of extending the EU Digital COVID Certificate, which grants fully vaccinated travelers access to member states.

EU Digital COVID Certificate for Travel is Now Official

The EU has cleared the way for the establishment of the Digital COVID Certificate which is expected to facilitate travel in Europe from July 1.

Greek, European Parliaments Approve EU Covid-19 Travel Certificate

Lawmakers in Greece and the EU gave the Covid-19 travel certificate the final go-ahead so that member states can put it into force on July 1.  

European Commission Gives Answers to Questions About the EU Digital COVID Certificate

The European Commission provides answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding the EU Digital Covid Certificate, which aims to facilitate travel within Europe.

EU to Enter New Round of Negotiations Over ‘Covid-19 Certificate’

EU member states failed on Tuesday to reach an agreement on regulations to govern the EU Covid-19 Certificate, which is expected to facilitate travel.

EU Upgrades Rail Passengers’ Rights

Under new rules adopted by the European Parliament, train passengers in the EU will be better protected when there are delays and cancellations or when they face discrimination.