European Justice and Home Affairs Council Considers Accession Implications

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Friday, August 1, 2003
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
19
Issue: 
8
317
Abstract: 
Luxembourg and dealt with a variety of issues, including issues of the expanded European Union and the consequences of enlargement. The meeting dealt with a range of border and immigration issues. The meeting discussed the Commission communication on the development of a common policy on illegal immigration, smuggling and trafficking of human beings, external borders and the return of illegal residents. The delegates examined three draft conclusions on: more effective management of the external borders of the EU Members; the development of a common policy on illegal immigration, external borders, the return of illegal migrants and cooperation with third countries; and the development of the Visa Information System (VIS)?[more]