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Supplementary consular security and emergency travel documentation

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22 August 2024

Supplementary consular security and emergency travel documentation

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The European Commission’s proposed amendments in December 2023 aim to enhance consular protection and streamline emergency travel documents for unrepresented EU citizens during crises.
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    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

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    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

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    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

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    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

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    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

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    • Museums

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The European Commission proposed amendments to Directive (EU) 2015/637 and Directive (EU) 2019/997 in December 2023. These changes aim to strengthen consular protection and streamline the issuance of EU emergency travel documents for unrepresented EU citizens in third countries. The initiative, applicable across the European Union, seeks to enhance legal clarity, cooperation, and the efficiency of consular services, particularly in response to crises such as COVID-19, wars in Afghanistan and Ukraine, and repatriations from Israel and Gaza. This is essential for ensuring that EU citizens receive prompt and effective assistance during emergencies abroad.

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