Proposal from France (Council doc. 10072/03, 3 June 2003) Background allows greater possibility for one MS to issue Schengen visas on behalf of another; delayed application to new Member States Schengen builds on Schengen acquis
| Proposal | from France (Council doc. 10072/03, 3 June 2003) |
|---|---|
| Background | allows greater possibility for one MS to issue Schengen visas on behalf of another; delayed application to new Member States |
| Schengen | builds on Schengen acquis |
| Flexibility | UK and Ireland opted out; Denmark could opt in as matter of international law; delayed application to new Member States |
| EP | excluded, due to Reg. 789/2001 |
| Council | adopted as ‘A’ point by Environment Council, 22 Dec. 2003: Decision 2004/15/EC |
| Implementation date | 9 Jan. 2004 (Art. 3) |