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EU Moves to Tighten Visa Rules for 61 Nations

4/18/2025

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The European Union is set to strengthen its visa suspension system, making it simpler to revoke visa-free travel for 61 nations, including those in the Western Balkans and Ukraine. This move targets illegal migration and political manipulation, introducing new grounds for suspension such as human rights abuses and investor citizenship programs. Final legislation is expected by autumn 2024.

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The European Union is set to strengthen its visa suspension system, making it simpler to revoke visa-free travel for 61 nations, including those in the Western Balkans and Ukraine. This move targets illegal migration and political manipulation, introducing new grounds for suspension such as human rights abuses and investor citizenship programs. Final legislation is expected by autumn 2024.