Repeal of Obsolete Schengen Acts

Summary

This proposal aims to remove outdated legal acts from the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice to improve transparency and simplify EU law. It specifically targets obsolete decisions within the Schengen acquis that have been replaced by newer regulations.
10 02.02.2016
Other
justice
european union
administrative law
public administration
simplification of legislation

Key points

  • The proposal aims to simplify European Union law by removing acts that no longer serve a practical purpose.
  • Outdated decisions regarding visa policies and the stamping of passports are being repealed because they have been replaced by newer regulations.
  • Rules regarding border management and the exchange of migration statistics are being removed as these tasks are now handled by newer agencies and regulations.
  • Technical testing requirements for the second-generation Schengen Information System are being repealed as they are no longer needed following the system's full operation.
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