Germany is calling on its European Union partners to implement stricter restrictions on tourist visas for Russian citizens, following a series of sabotage attacks that Berlin has attributed to Moscow.
German authorities are currently investigating a Belarusian national who also possesses a Russian passport in connection with an alleged attempt to attack Leipzig Airport using drones and explosives. Reports indicate that the individual held a tourist visa issued by Italy.
The incident has intensified pressure on Berlin to advocate for tighter entry limitations within the EU, as officials seek to prevent further security threats linked to the conflict.
Makes sense. Tourist visas are too easy to get. Security must come first.
Wait, he had an Italian visa? Isn’t that Schengen? Doesn’t this highlight a bigger EU border control problem?