Visiting neighbours without border controls: On 21 December 2007 nine new states became part of the Schengen area – a step that has a very varied reception in different parts of Europe. » más
For the citizens of the new member states, the Schengen enlargement comes with many positive effects. For their neighbours, however, it is a tremendous curtailing of their freedom of travel, with far-reaching consequences - even for the EU. Anita Szymborska offers a critical analysis. » más
The expansion of the Schengen area has not only brought new freedoms but also given rise to scepticism and fears about a lack of control and an increase in crime. » más
Here you will find links to reportage from areas affected by the Schengen expansion as well as to service websites and official documents concerning the Schengen Treaty. » más
Las negociaciones de paz entre Israel y Palestina se encuentran en un punto muerto. Los lanzamientos de misiles desde la franja de Gaza, los ataques aéreos del ejército israelí y el anuncio de la construcción de nuevas colonias están emponzoñando el ambiente. Los comentaristas europeos opinan que la espiral de violencia suscita el terrorismo y que éste representa un peligro también para Europa.