Brussels, 25/06/2009 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 25 June, the EU Council gave its go-ahead to simplification of the current procedures and conditions for issuing short-stay visas for entry into the Schengen Area. Environment ministers adopted the compromise text negotiated with the European Parliament on the Community Visa Code without discussion (EUROPE 9875). “This is a major step to further develop a common visa policy and to reinforce cooperation in the Schengen Area”, an EU...