White paper. Seafarers and schengen
Take a stance ultimately by 22 August 2018 in the proceedings before the European Court of Justice against incorrect interpretation of European Union law by the Netherlands.
The Netherlands’ interpretation about the entry and exit of seafarers isn’t in line with the uniform Schengen rules, allows unrestricted access of non-EU seafarers to Schengen, because implementation problems and triggers an exodus of maritime business to non-EU ports.
Seafarers and vessels cross borders all the time. For security and trade purposes,it’s important that these border crossings take place in an efficient and pragmatic way. Within the Schengen area, the Schengen Borders Code regulates border crossings. This Code provides for a uniform system that is to be applied consistently throughout Schengen.
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