Today, the Commission reports on the State of Schengen over the past
year and sets the priorities for the year ahead.
The Schengen area has
evolved into the world's largest free travel area.
Guaranteeing smooth
and secure travel to a population of almost 450 million people, the
Schengen area is essential for the European Union's competitiveness.
In
2023, Schengen has remained strong and remains the most visited
destination in the world.
Over 10 million Schengen visas were issued,
and more than half a billion passengers visited the Schengen area,
reaching 92% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
This has significantly
contributed to the EU economy, as tourism contributes close to 10% of
the EU's GDP and provides jobs to about 22.6 million people. (...)
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