Brussels, 14/12/2004 (Agence Europe) - On Monday, the Council adopted a regulation which "reaffirms the obligation" of the Member States "systematically to stamp the travel documents of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the European Union". The objective is to check that the duration of their stay- of under three months- which is permitted for nationals of a number of countries without a visa requirement, is being adhered to. The proposal brings in a presumption of...