10 chapters across the catalog
The Dutch government has banned David Icke from entering the Netherlands and the entire Schengen area, designating him a "level 3 terrorist threat." The ban was prompted by concerns over Icke's rhetoric, which critics label as anti-Semitic. The decision has sparked debate regarding free speech and the historical context of government censorship in the region.
Sanna Marin Dancing Controversy, Russian Tourist Ban
A leaked video of Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin dancing at a party is characterized as a media distraction from her recent call to ban Russian tourists from the EU. Critics argue the "scandal" was amplified to bury her politically sensitive comments regarding the Schengen area and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
A host recounts being denied entry to the Schengen area in Brussels due to a 2013 law requiring passports to be valid for six months beyond the departure date. Despite having a valid passport for three months, the host was barred from boarding a flight. The story includes a complaint about Airbnb's refund policy following the forced cancellation of the trip.
The technical reasons for the US flight ban on the Schengen area are explored, citing the inability of old airline COBOL systems to track multi-leg journeys. Meanwhile, EU politician Guy Verhofstadt uses Brexit as a justification to call for a "real union" without veto rights or opt-outs.
European Union Border Policy and Migrant Visa Exemptions
European health ministers met in Italy and decided against closing internal borders, calling such measures "inefficient" for stopping the virus. Simultaneously, reports indicate a surge in asylum seekers entering the Schengen area from countries like Venezuela and Colombia due to visa-free entry requirements, complicating regional security and health monitoring.
Socialism Ideology, European Schengen Area, Useful Idiots
The rise of blatant socialism in American protests is compared to historical tax rates in the Netherlands and Denmark. The failure of the "no borders" concept in the European Union's Schengen Area is cited as evidence against the feasibility of such policies. Protesters are characterized as "useful idiots" who do not understand the economic or sovereign implications of their demands.
EU Schengen Area, Border Control Reintroduction, Lisbon Treaty
The European Commission is proposing changes to the Schengen Agreement to allow member states to reintroduce internal border controls for up to three years in "exceptional" security circumstances. Currently, the limit is six months, but terror attacks and the 2015 migrant crisis have pressured the EU to relax its passport-free travel rules. Critics note that the Lisbon Treaty's original intent was to relax external borders rather than restrict internal ones.
Schengen Area Passport Regulations, Airline Boarding Refusal
Adam Curry was denied boarding on a Delta flight from Austin to Amsterdam due to a strictly enforced Schengen law requiring three months of passport validity beyond the departure date. Airlines face $25,000 fines for transporting passengers who do not meet these European Union entry requirements.
Nigel Farage on Brexit and Turkey's EU Ambitions
Nigel Farage delivers a speech in the European Parliament criticizing the EU's migration deal with Turkey. Farage argues that granting visa-free travel to 75 million Turks is "dangerous" and "mad," citing Turkey's alleged links to ISIS and its focus on bombing Kurds. He frames the potential integration of Turkey as a primary reason for Britain to vote for Brexit.
EU Border Policy and Terrorism Harmonization
The European Union's push for further integration is driven by a desire to harmonize immigration, anti-terrorism, and financial policies across member states. While the Schengen Area allows for free movement, the UK maintains its own border protocols to control entry. Critics argue that "harmonization" is a euphemism for creating centralized databases of citizen information.
