... its changes could be even greater and more effective if the movement of people, goods and services were not constrained by national borders. However, there are many indications that shifts in this direction will not be long in coming. The position of visas and border controls will to a great extent hinge on the future of the nation state.
Opinions differ regarding the latter
, but current developments already suggest that with time the sovereignty of individual states will inevitably be restricted....
... believe the two countries should try hard and launch a meaningful program. For example, such an impulse might come from the Moscow-Kazan rapid railway.
The Russian year in France and the French year in Russia seem to have been very successful, with visas issued to Russian citizens in a preferential mode. Will this be extended? Will France stand up for canceling the visa regime for Russians?
Actually, the year was really a success, not just in the cultural context. Many economic and political projects ...
... for such reunions – cooperation in power industry matters and drafting of a new EU-Russia Framework Agreement, were left to live in the shadow of the recent Russian parliamentary elections, the visa problem was significantly high on the agenda.
Visas as a Test to Brussels
The European Union has taken a very cautious stance as regards the visa issue. The EU is apprehensive about potential Russian migrants as well as unprotected Russian borders in the South.
So many statements are made on the ...
