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Switzerland joins Schengen |
2004-10-27 |
Posted by:Aris Katsaris |
#4 Not entirely sure. I don't believe that Schengen by *itself* gives rights of residency and employment. However the article seems to be saying that Switzerland is also signing an additional agreement about the "free movement of persons" and I think that in EU-lingo that includes rights of both employment and residency. But as I said, not sure. |
Posted by: Aris Katsaris 2004-10-27 9:33:30 PM |
#3 Is this just to visit, or can they stay and work? |
Posted by: Ptah 2004-10-27 7:05:30 PM |
#2 While Ireland, the UK and the ten new EU members remain outside the passport-free Schengen zone That's technically accurate, but misleading AFAIK. The ten new EU members are outside the Schengen zone in the sense they've not implemented it yet: they have nonetheless signed to be a part of it, and will be so in a couple of years, just as Switzerland. UK and Ireland have on the other hand opted out, not signing it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_treaty |
Posted by: Aris Katsaris 2004-10-27 5:32:09 PM |
#1 For those of you who might have difficulty reading hobbit-font, or who are baffled by Aris' total lack of context, here's the meat of the article:While Ireland, the UK and the ten new EU members remain outside the passport-free Schengen zone, Switzerland yesterday (26 October) signed up to join. |
Posted by: Mitch H. 2004-10-27 5:07:03 PM |