Europe Without Borders

In Europe without Borders, Isaac Stanley-Becker delves into the complex origins and implications of the Schengen area, which has allowed free movement across twenty-nine European nations since its establishment in 1985. He examines how Schengen not only facilitated trade and transnational citizenship but also systematically excluded non-Europeans, particularly migrants from former colonies. Through newly accessible archival records, Stanley-Becker reveals the untold story of Schengen's creation and its dual nature, presenting a vision of free movement intertwined with concerns about foreign migration.