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Schengen Borders Code

TA-9-2024-0323 · P9_TA(2024)0323 · PE737.471

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Parliament's position on a regulation amending the Schengen Borders Code (Regulation (EU) 2016/399) sets out rules on the movement of persons across borders. It amends the existing Union Code governing border checks at the external borders and the conditions for crossing internal borders. Parliament adopted this position at first reading; as an agreement was reached with the Council, it corresponds to the final act, Regulation (EU) 2024/1717.

Key points

  1. Parliament adopts its first-reading position on the proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2016/399 on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders.
  2. The amended regulation is to replace the existing Union Code on border movement rules.
  3. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.
  4. The position corresponds to the final legislative act, Regulation (EU) 2024/1717, following agreement between Parliament and the Council.

Who is affected

  • People crossing the external and internal borders of the Schengen area, who are subject to the amended border rules.
  • Member states, which apply the border checks and movement rules set by the amended regulation.

Legal basis: Article 294(2) and Article 77(2), points (b) and (e), and Article 79(2), point (c) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.