Number: 410 Schengen agreement <desc> Description: Who is involved in the Schengen agreement to eliminate border controls in Western Europe and what do they hope to accomplish? <narr> Narrative: Relevant documents will contain any information about the actions of signatories of the Schengen agreement such as: measures to eliminate border controls (removal of traffic obstacles, lifting of traffic restrictions); implementation of the information system data bank that contains unified visa issuance procedures; or strengthening of border controls at the external borders of the treaty area in exchange for free movement at the internal borders. Discussions of border crossovers for business purposes are not relevant.