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New schengen rules threaten Serbian international transport industry

Serbian international transport companies face major challenges due to the new Schengen Borders Code, which, from October 12, introduces electronic entry-exit controls in 25 EU countries and four EFTA states. Under the new rules, truck and bus drivers are treated like tourists, limiting their stay in the Schengen area to 90 days per half-year (180 days annually). While this limit existed before, it was previously monitored by passport stamps, and border checks for professional drivers were infrequent. The new system,…