Draft UK-EU Gibraltar Treaty Published: Schengen-Style Mobility Without Land-Border Checks
UK Switches to Digital eVisas; Moroccan and French Travellers Urged to Prepare
EU Schedules Justice & Home Affairs Council: Borders, EES and Migration Top Agenda
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EU Expands Terrorist List and Imposes Travel Bans, Tightening Schengen Security
The EU on 26 February 2026 broadened its terrorist-listing rules and introduced an EU-wide travel ban for sanctioned persons, prompting France to enhance watch-list screening at borders. Employers must integrate the expanded list into mobility compliance to avoid hefty fines.
Aer Lingus Adds Nice–Cork Route, Expanding France–Ireland Connectivity
Aer Lingus will run a May-to-September Nice–Cork flight twice weekly, improving direct links between southern France and Ireland’s Munster region. The service cuts travel time for business and leisure passengers but comes ahead of Ireland’s forthcoming ETA requirement for French nationals.
Paris-Area Airports Ask EU to Postpone Full EES Roll-Out Until After Summer Peak
Airport operator ADP has asked the EU to delay mandatory EES processing at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle and Orly until after the summer rush, citing fears of four-hour queues and unresolved technical issues. A decision from Brussels is expected before Easter; in the meantime companies should factor possible border bottlenecks into travel plans.