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Schengen Convention

British  
/ ˈʃɛŋən /

noun

  1. an agreement, signed in 1985, but not implemented until 1995, to abolish border controls within Europe: ten countries had acceded by 1995; the UK is not a signatory

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French and Italian officials said they’ll seek agreement on tightening the Schengen convention, which permits free movement within most of Europe.

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