OREANDA-NEWS. February 09, 2016. IRU firmly agrees with EU Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs, Pierre Moscovici’s comments today highlighting the possible risk to economic growth posed by the reintroduction of border controls within the Schengen area. Responding to press questions following the presentation of the European Economic Forecast Winter 2016 and statements within the full report, the Commissioner pointed out that border controls could reduce economic growth and impact eurozone budget deficits at a time when Europe’s economic recovery is still fragile.

Mr Nielsen stated, “It is for the IRU vital that Member States ensure not only the free flow of goods within the internal market, but also that they provide the necessary security for transport operations.

This becomes even more obvious with the French government’s planning agency estimating that the reintroduction of permanent border controls could cost the EU €110bn per year. Urgent action is required to maintain the free and secure movement of goods and passengers within Europe’s borders.”