Schengen Convention

/ 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

Example Sentences

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

From BusinessWeek