Throughout the EU will pass freely for Swedes – Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet

Throughout the EU will pass freely for Swedes – Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet

– It will be easier and more convenient to travel, says Interior Minister Anders Ygeman (S).

The majority of EU countries participating in Schengen, but for travel to the UK , Ireland, Cyprus, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania Swedish travelers had to bring a passport.

Border controls in those countries will be left behind, but from July 1 this year should suffice a national identity card to prove who you are.

– It is simply something that should have been done long ago. It is a requirement we have from the EU, says Anders Ygeman.

This week examined the proposal by the council announcing that they will not object.