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Details here:  https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/us-citizens-need-visas-to-visit-europe-in-2021/index.html

I've read a number of comments blaming this on various Political Entities, but I prefer to just 'Follow The Money'. . . 

Seven Euro (roughly $8 US) per visitor, times how many visitors to the EU?  



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It's always something. Let's hope it is not as complicated as car rentals. It will, however, cut down on last-minute trips. Wonder if tourist numbers will go down?

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US Pre-Clearance Agreement with Ireland has been extended and updated.  Still no addition of Cork (or Knock / Ireland West), though?  

https://www.irishpost.com/news/irish-government-signs-deal-united-states-expand-us-immigration-pre-clearance-dublin-shannon-airports-165215?fbclid=IwAR3ODUCprmTms5mS_ikBfPuMg-UpqwiIOAZ2VHZbdKwZAaLCVfCwIGzpqpw

I also thought the casual reference to "the ESTA visa-waiver programme."  at the very end was a bit telling.  Perhaps Politics DID play at least SOME part in the EU Initative after all?



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