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Integration of Croatia into the Schengen Information System

Summary

The European Parliament has approved the application of Schengen Information System rules in Croatia, marking a key step toward full Schengen membership and the removal of border checks.
10 26.04.2017
Other
public safety
european union
administrative law
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The decision is based on the legal framework established during Croatia's entry into the European Union.
  • Croatia has successfully met the required standards for data protection following a formal evaluation.
  • The application of these rules is a preliminary step toward lifting internal EU border controls at the Croatian border.
  • The European Parliament has formally approved the Commission's proposal regarding the use of the Schengen Information System in Croatia.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision on the application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in the area of the Schengen Information System in the Republic of Croatia Application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the Schengen Information System in Croatia *
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