The European Commission will propose tightening visa rules for Russians
Sweden, Poland and Estonia support tightening visa regime
Quick Look
- In January, the European Commission will propose tightening visa rules for Russians.
- The initiative is supported by Sweden, Poland and Estonia, which proposed limiting the entry of about 650 thousand former Russian military personnel.
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Why It Matters
The European Union is discussing security measures and revising migration rules for Russian citizens.
In January next year, the European Commission will propose tightening visa rules for Russians. Politico writes about this.
It is reported that Sweden, Poland and Estonia are particularly supportive of tightening the visa regime. The latter proposed restricting entry into the territory of European Union countries for former Russian military personnel. We are talking, according to the estimate of the head of the Estonian Foreign Ministry, Margus Tsahkna, about 650 thousand people.
Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Stremmer is convinced that the current rules for issuing visas to Russians have vulnerabilities that opponents of the European Union can take advantage of. European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner also spoke out in favor of restricting entry for Russian residents.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The European Commission will present proposals to tighten visa rules in January
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Which categories of citizens will be subject to restrictions?
- Will there be exceptions for certain groups?
