Slovenia not seeking exemptions in systematic border checks

Brussels, 27 March - Despite earlier indications to the contrary, a Slovenian official asserted on Monday the country was not considering asking for exemptions as systematic checks of all EU citizens take effect at the bloc's external borders on 7 April.

Brussels, Belgium
Croatian Interior Minister Vlaho Orepić (left) talks with Andrej Špenga (right), state secretary at the Slovenian Interior Ministry, on the sidelines of an EU home ministerial.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Andrej Špenga (left), state secretary at the Slovenian Interior Ministry, and Slovenia's Ambassador to the EU Janez Lenarčič talk on the sidelines of a meeting of EU home ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Croatian Interior Minister Vlaho Orepić (left) talks with Andrej Špenga (right), state secretary at the Slovenian Interior Ministry, on the sidelines of an EU home ministerial.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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