EU Visa Policy Strategy
Date
20 March 2026
Time
12:00-14:30
Location
Meeting room of the Egmont Institute, Rue des Petits Carmes 24A, B-1000 Brussels
Type of Event
Lunchtime Roundtable
Organisation
Egmont Institute
This lunchtime roundtable focused on the “EU Visa Policy Strategy” and featured a presentation by Henrik Nielsen (European Commission, DG HOME). The discussion addressed how the EU can balance security, mobility, and geopolitical interests, while also using visa policy as a tool to enhance economic competitiveness and external relations. Participants also examined ongoing reforms, including digitalisation and strengthened cooperation on return and readmission.
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