The European Parliament voted today to impose visas on visiting United States citizens, who currently can travel to European Union countries visa-free, Reuters reported. The pressure stems from E.U. policy demanding visa reciprocity — meaning equal travel allowances between both parties — with other countries or travel zones. The U.S. requires travel visas for citizens from five European countries: Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Cyprus. Any new requirement for U.S. travelers to Europe would be temporary.
Florida’s Governor Limits the Voting Rights of Former Felons
The legislation, which disproportionately affects black voters, will prevent hundreds of thousands of citizens from voting.