Summary
This educational module explores the significance of the European borderless area, particularly focusing on the Schengen Agreement and its impact on education. It delves into the benefits of Schengen for EU and non-EU citizens, emphasizing the facilitation of movements such as school trips, conferences, and studying abroad within the Schengen Zone. The video also addresses challenges such as migration, terrorism, and the need for coordinated policies to uphold the integrity of the Schengen Area. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of maintaining the borderless zone for fostering unity and cooperation in Europe.
Introduction to European Borderless Area
This module focuses on the European borderless area and its importance for education. It is part of the Jean Monnet teaching materials on the European Union for teachers at the VUB.
Module Overview
The module is divided into 6 parts: an introductory case study on education, the Schengen Agreement, the importance of Schengen, Schengen for non-EU citizens, and the relevance of a European borderless area for education.
Importance of Schengen for Education
Discusses scenarios such as a Belgian teacher taking students to the European Museum in Luxembourg, another teacher participating in a youth theaters festival in Ireland, attending a conference in Romania, and a Belgian student wanting to study in Finland and the implications of visas and treatment of EU and non-EU citizens.
Understanding Schengen Agreement
Explains the Schengen Agreement and the Schengen Zone, which started in Luxemburg, leading to the formation of the Schengen Zone with 26 countries, including EU member states and non-member states.
Benefits of Schengen for Industry
Highlights the importance of Schengen for industry, enabling unhindered movement of goods without border controls and supporting just-in-time production methods.
Challenges and Security Concerns
Discusses the challenges like migration and refugee inflow impacting the Schengen Area, leading to the need for a coordinated policy against terrorist crime. Emphasizes the limited scope for imposing temporary border controls as per the Schengen Agreement.
Significance of Schengen Zone
Reflects on the impact of Schengen on Europeans, warning against breaches of the borderless zone and the potential consequences on the post-war dream of a unified Europe.
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