Why is there no border in Europe?


Why is there no border in Europe? The Schengen Area has made this a concrete reality. The Schengen AreaEN••• is one of the greatest achievements of the EU. It is an area without internal borders, an area within which citizens and many non-EU nationals staying legally in the EU can freely circulate without being subjected to border checks.


Why Switzerland is not in EU?

A Swiss referendum held on 6 December 1992 rejected EEA membership. As a consequence, the Swiss Government suspended negotiations for EU accession until further notice.


Is there passport control between Germany and Spain?

The Schengen area comprises 27 European countries. There is normally no passport control on the borders between these countries. If you have a valid visa or residence permit in one of these countries, you can also visit the other Schengen countries.