"If they drop passport requirements, won't they just have to reimplement them when Croatia enters the EU?"
Not necessarily, because the passport rules are governed by the Schengen Agreement, not the EU. Recall that EU member UK and Ireland are in the EU, but not Schengen, and Serbian citizens still need visas for these two countries. Switzerland and Norway aren't in the EU, but are in Schengen, which is why Serbian citizens can travel there visa-free. Confused?
Zoran I agree with you. However I read nowhere that executing the Dayton peaceagreement is still the startingpoint for both Serbia & Croatia. Certainly nobody is giving in on that?
@ Twindales - I am also a UK citizen and I know that if there had been decades of war in the UK there would most certainly not be easy forgiveness between the warring countries. Some people in Scotland still despise the English even today.
The signals coming from Croatia are hopeful and with any luck it will signal the start of a new era. I hope that Montenegro also has a fresh start and revokes its recognition of Kosovo. Serbia and Montenegro are too entwined as people to be divided.
I sense good vibes coming out of Croatia. Time to resolve these issues and move on. The sooner Serbians return to their homes in Croatia the better. Looks like the matter of war crimes is progressing as the lists from each respective country has been passed onto others. Those not on the list should be able to return freely.
I am a UK citizen and cannot see why the former Yugoslav nations cannot drop all passport requirements. We all do in the EU and those between the UK and Ireland are like it should be for close neighbours. I hope the Balkans can see how beneficial it can be should all restrictions on movement be lifted.
I sense good vibes coming out of Croatia. Time to resolve these issues and move on. The sooner Serbians return to their homes in Croatia the better. Looks like the matter of war crimes is progressing as the lists from each respective country has been passed onto others. Those not on the list should be able to return freely.
@ Twindales - I am also a UK citizen and I know that if there had been decades of war in the UK there would most certainly not be easy forgiveness between the warring countries. Some people in Scotland still despise the English even today.
The signals coming from Croatia are hopeful and with any luck it will signal the start of a new era. I hope that Montenegro also has a fresh start and revokes its recognition of Kosovo. Serbia and Montenegro are too entwined as people to be divided.
I am a UK citizen and cannot see why the former Yugoslav nations cannot drop all passport requirements. We all do in the EU and those between the UK and Ireland are like it should be for close neighbours. I hope the Balkans can see how beneficial it can be should all restrictions on movement be lifted.
Zoran I agree with you. However I read nowhere that executing the Dayton peaceagreement is still the startingpoint for both Serbia & Croatia. Certainly nobody is giving in on that?
"If they drop passport requirements, won't they just have to reimplement them when Croatia enters the EU?"
Not necessarily, because the passport rules are governed by the Schengen Agreement, not the EU. Recall that EU member UK and Ireland are in the EU, but not Schengen, and Serbian citizens still need visas for these two countries. Switzerland and Norway aren't in the EU, but are in Schengen, which is why Serbian citizens can travel there visa-free. Confused?
@ Twindales - I am also a UK citizen and I know that if there had been decades of war in the UK there would most certainly not be easy forgiveness between the warring countries. Some people in Scotland still despise the English even today.
The signals coming from Croatia are hopeful and with any luck it will signal the start of a new era. I hope that Montenegro also has a fresh start and revokes its recognition of Kosovo. Serbia and Montenegro are too entwined as people to be divided.
I sense good vibes coming out of Croatia. Time to resolve these issues and move on. The sooner Serbians return to their homes in Croatia the better. Looks like the matter of war crimes is progressing as the lists from each respective country has been passed onto others. Those not on the list should be able to return freely.
I am a UK citizen and cannot see why the former Yugoslav nations cannot drop all passport requirements. We all do in the EU and those between the UK and Ireland are like it should be for close neighbours. I hope the Balkans can see how beneficial it can be should all restrictions on movement be lifted.
Zoran I agree with you. However I read nowhere that executing the Dayton peaceagreement is still the startingpoint for both Serbia & Croatia. Certainly nobody is giving in on that?
"If they drop passport requirements, won't they just have to reimplement them when Croatia enters the EU?"
Not necessarily, because the passport rules are governed by the Schengen Agreement, not the EU. Recall that EU member UK and Ireland are in the EU, but not Schengen, and Serbian citizens still need visas for these two countries. Switzerland and Norway aren't in the EU, but are in Schengen, which is why Serbian citizens can travel there visa-free. Confused?
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