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22nd April 2011, 07:22 PM
PARIS, April 22 (Xinhua) -- France is considering the possibility of suspending Schengen agreement, which allow the free movement of goods and people across member countries, in the hope to easing pressure of migration inflows from North Africa, the Elysee Palace was quoted by local media as saying on Friday.
According to media reports, the French presidency believes present governance of Schengen mechanism has flaws that became obvious as unrest in Libya and Tunisia triggering a wave of refugees.
There existed "a systemic failure at an external border of the EU," an unnamed source at the presidency was quoted as saying.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-04/23/c_13841994.htm
Italy's decision to grant Tunisians 20,000 temporary residence permits, allowing free travel in the passport-free Schengen zone, has angered France.
Last week, French officials temporarily stopped trains with migrants crossing the border from Italy into France.
The decision sparked anger between Italy and France, with Italy accusing its neighbour of overstepping the treaty on border-free travel.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13171403
According to media reports, the French presidency believes present governance of Schengen mechanism has flaws that became obvious as unrest in Libya and Tunisia triggering a wave of refugees.
There existed "a systemic failure at an external border of the EU," an unnamed source at the presidency was quoted as saying.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-04/23/c_13841994.htm
Italy's decision to grant Tunisians 20,000 temporary residence permits, allowing free travel in the passport-free Schengen zone, has angered France.
Last week, French officials temporarily stopped trains with migrants crossing the border from Italy into France.
The decision sparked anger between Italy and France, with Italy accusing its neighbour of overstepping the treaty on border-free travel.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13171403