European Commission Pledges Stricter Schengen Visa Rules for Russian Citizens

The European Commission has promised to tighten Schengen visa regulations for Russian citizens in response to a formal joint appeal from 11 European nations. EC spokesperson for migration Marcus Lammert stated on Friday, June 5, that targeted restrictive measures will be introduced next year during a broader revision of the Visa Code, meaning they will not impact the current summer travel season.