On 14 June 1985, five EU countries – Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands – began the process of further developing European integration by removing border controls. The Schengen Area has grown rapidly, both geographically and in terms of the number of people benefiting from free movement. Today, over 400 million Europeans from 25 European countries enjoy passport-free travel across the area. Nonetheless, criteria for entering the EU from neighbouring countries might seem strict and maybe sometimes even disproportionate.

Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Pat Cox, President of the European Movement International, will discuss political obstacles, necessary safeguard mechanisms and evaluate possible solutions with regards to the question of Mobility and Visa regulations in Europe.

18 October 2011, 10:00 – 12:00

Representation of the State of Baden-Württemberg to the EU 60 – 62, rue Belliard

B-1040 Brussels

· Agenda of the event, European Movement

· For online registration please visit http://www.europeanmovement.eu/index.php ?id=9081

Please confirm your participation latest by 17 October 2011. Priority will be given to EMI Member Organisations !