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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9787
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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/switzerland

EU gives go-ahead to Switzerland's entry into Schengen

Brussels, 20/11/2008 (Agence Europe) - The permanent representatives of the countries belonging to the Schengen Area (joint committee) gave their endorsement, on Wednesday 19 November, to Switzerland's entry into the Schengen area of free movement. Such membership will be effective as of 12 December but this date is, however, only valid for land borders. Air traffic will not be concerned by the measure until after 29 March 2009, when flight timetables change. Switzerland's entry into the...

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