Definition: Schengen (agreements)

The Schengen Agreements, signed in 1985 and supplemented since then by additional agreements, aim to eliminate internal borders and establish common external borders. Everyone is aware of the symbolic value of abolishing internal borders. It is a decisive step in the construction of Europe, but it is not without its difficulties. Waiting at borders is a huge waste of time for economic operators and often causes annoyance to tourists, not to mention the major inconveniences faced by cross-border workers.