After several days of discussions, European countries have agreed on the lifting of border control measures put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. During a videoconference on Friday, the interior ministers of the European Union decided to lift border controls in most European countries, notably France, in mid-June.
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A minority of countries, however, want more time like Spain and a few countries in the East. Full return to normal will therefore be by June 30. This means that from July, holidays should be possible everywhere else in the Schengen area.
The question of external borders has still not been settled
Now we have to prepare for the reopening to the rest of the world. France has offered to wait until July 1 to allow third-country nationals to enter. The other countries agree. But there will be criteria. Do we proceed by country? By categories of travelers like students? Do we reopen for all but with forty?
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It will also have to be reciprocal. For example, if Europe lets Canadians in, Canada will have to do the same. The discussion will be very complicated between the 27, recognizes a diplomat. They do not all have the same friends but must manage the common border together.