Olympic visas

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Proposal from Commission (COM (2003) 172, 8 Apr. 2003)
Legal base Arts. 62(2)(a) and Arts. 62(2)(b)(ii) EC
Background sets out special visa rules for 2004 Olympics
Schengen builds on Schengen acquis
Flexibility UK & Ireland opted out; position of Denmark unknown
EP Matikanen-Kallstrom report adopted by committee (A5-0211/2003); plenary vote in favour 18 June 2003
Council JHA Council/Mixed Committee, 5-6 June 2003, agreed general approach; adopted by Ecofin Council, 15 July 2003: Regulation 1295/2003
Entry into force 11 Aug. 2003 (Art. 11)
Report on application SEC (2005) 1051, 11 Aug.  2005

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