00:00Transport operators from four western Balkan countries have blockaded
00:05border crossings in bosnia serbia montenegro and north macedonia
00:10protest against the EU's tightening of entry rules
00:13under EU regulation
00:15citizens of these countries can enter the Schengen area without a visa but they can only
00:20stay there for a maximum of 90 days
00:23the transporters are demanding that the
00:25length of stay be extended as it's currently not sufficient for them to carry out their work
00:30they're also demanding the scrapping of the electronic entry system launched by
00:35back in October
00:40thank you
00:45The new system is expected.
00:50To be fully implemented by April and aims to prevent illegal migration and ensure
00:55consistent compliance with Schengen rules, the blockade has brought traffic on the main
00:59bulk.
01:00We will walk in roads to a standstill.
01:05For 5 minutes it will be clear.
01:10For 5 minutes it will be clear.
01:16The truck drivers have announced that the blockade will continue until their demand
01:20are met.
01:21They are expecting a response to their letter of protest sent to the European Union.
01:26With the next seven days.
01:27To be continued...
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