France, Germany call to reform open-border Schengen area
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (not seen) for a working lunch over security in the union at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, November 10, 2020. Photo: Reuters
The threat of terrorism is a European reality that needs a coordinated and quick answer, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday.
Macron also told reporters that Europe must work on a re-think of its open-border Schengen area.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said it was urgently necessary for Europe to reform the open-border Schengen area in light of recent terrorist attacks.
"I want to mention the entry-exit system in the Schengen area, which should be ready in 2022," she said after a meeting with other European leaders on Tuesday.
"It is vitally necessary to know who comes in and who leaves the Schengen area."
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