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Today, EU home affairs ministers are meeting in Luxembourg to discuss the state of the EU visa-free travel zone (Schengen) after Germany recently decided to introduce border controls, sparking fears of a potential domino effect. While the 27 were initially expected to vote on the controversial proposal to tackle child sexual abuse (the so-called 'chat control'), the item has been removed from the agenda.
For her part, EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will meet pro-European Moldovan president Maia Sandu in Chişinău. Sandu is seeking a second term in a presidential election due to take place on 20 October, when the country will also hold a referendum on EU integration. For more background, don't miss this op-ed by Hugo Blewett-Mundy.
Meanwhile, EU climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra is expected in Azerbaijan to participate in preparations for the annual UN climate talks COP29.
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