In which year did Finland start to apply the Schengen rules, which removed passport checks at its borders with other member states?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 2001, together with the other Nordic members of the area
- Step 1: Finland had to meet the technical conditions before it could join. Step 2. The rules were applied from 25 March 2001. Answer: 2001, together with the other Nordic members of the area. Why not the others: Accession to the EU in 1995 did not by itself bring Schengen, and 2007 was a later widening.
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