European Commission tells France to phase out prolonged Schengen border checks
Civil-society groups slam France’s closed-door rollout of EU Migration & Asylum Pact
Counter-summit cancelled as security perimeter tightens ahead of G7 in Évian
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European Commission urges France to lift long-running Schengen border checks
The European Commission has issued a formal opinion asking France to withdraw the border checks it has kept in place inside the Schengen Area since 2015. While non-binding, the move puts legal and political pressure on Paris to adopt less disruptive policing methods. A rollback of checks would ease delays for cross-border commuters and freight operators, cutting costs for businesses and simplifying short-term assignments.
EU agrees tougher expulsion rules—France weighs impact on its return policy
EU institutions have approved a Returns Regulation that makes it easier to deport migrants with no legal right to stay. France supports the rules but will not build offshore ‘return platforms’; instead, it plans to extend detention periods and tighten exit tracking. Companies should reassess end-of-assignment procedures as overstays could trigger an EU-wide re-entry ban.
Digital ‘Pass G7’ portal opens as security perimeters set for Evian summit
Authorities have opened a web portal for the mandatory ‘Pass G7’, a digital permit required to enter security zones around Evian during the 15-17 June G7 summit. Residents, commuters and service providers must register in advance; checkpoints will scan QR codes from 13 June, and non-registered vehicles will be diverted. Businesses operating near the Franco-Swiss border should apply early for staff passes and expect delivery delays.