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EU Commission proposes long-term visas for Balkan professional drivers

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EU Commission proposes long-term visas for Balkan professional drivers
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Key Points

  • EU Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner announced the long-term visa proposal.
  • The problems experienced by professional drivers in the Western Balkans with the Entry/Exit System (EES) were addressed.
  • The Commission invited EU countries and Western Balkan countries to negotiate for a bilateral agreement.

The European Commission has proposed a long-term visa arrangement to solve the problems faced by professional drivers in the Western Balkans with the new Entry/Exit System (EES). EU Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner made a statement on the matter and called on member states and countries in the region to start negotiations.

It is planned to address the bureaucratic difficulties drivers face at border crossings. According to Brunner's statement, the aim is for EU member states and Western Balkan countries to reach a mutual agreement. This step is considered an important step to be taken to ensure that commercial transport in the region continues without interruption.

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Why did the European Commission make a proposal for long-term visas?
This proposal was made to solve the difficulties faced by professional drivers in the Western Balkans due to the new Entry/Exit System (EES).
Who is expected to benefit from this visa proposal?
This arrangement covers professional drivers crossing from the Western Balkans region into the European Union.
What will be the next steps after the decision?
EU member states and Western Balkan countries are expected to come together and reach an agreement on long-term visas.

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