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European Parliament Committee adopts its position on European short-stay visa policy

Brussels, 04/12/2018 (Agence Europe)

Members of the Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee (LIBE) adopted their position on Monday 3 December on the new EU rules on short-term visas (up to 90 days over a 180-day period), in line with the mandate given to the EU Council last June (see EUROPE 12045).

The report defended by Spain's Juan Fernando Lopez Aguilar (S&D) was adopted by 27 votes to 15 with 4 abstentions. It provides for an increase in visa fees from €60 to €80, as decided by the Council (exempting children under 12...