Interior Minister Metnar backs EU plan to link visa policy with security at Dublin meeting
At an EU interior-ministers’ meeting in Dublin on 16 July 2026, Czech Interior Minister Lubomír Metnar supported proposals to wield visa policy more aggressively against countries linked to organised crime. The discussion foreshadows tougher, quicker-to-apply restrictions—such as extended processing times and limited-validity visas—that could affect business travellers from targeted states. Companies should anticipate tighter due-diligence requirements and possible delays once the reforms move forward.
Jul 17, 2026
