Western Balkan Truckers Warn EU of Border Blockade by Sept 14

Western Balkan transport unions warn the EU of a potential border blockade starting September 14 over driver residency limits.

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Neđo Mandić, president of the Association of Serbia for International Transport, warned that if the EU does not react positively to their demands, a protest on all border crossings will begin on September 14. ^[1] Transporters from the Western Balkans held protests in front of the EU delegations in Belgrade, Podgorica, Skopje, and Sarajevo demanding a solution to the limited stay of professional drivers in Schengen countries. ^[2] The European Commission stated on 2026-08-31 that it will not change Schengen rules but is open to discussing practical solutions for Western Balkan transporters who need to stay longer than 90 days in a 180-day period. ^[3] Due to the nature of international transport, some drivers require between 120 and 130 days to complete their work, a duration that the current regime does not allow. ^[4] The primary issue is the restriction on the number of days professional drivers from non-Schengen countries can spend in the Schengen area. ^[5] Markus Lamert, spokesperson for the European Commission, stated on 2026-08-31 that the Entry/Exit System does not introduce new rules or requirements for short-term stays but aims to make border control more transparent and secure. ^[6] Transporters from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia gathered on 2026-08-31 in front of EU delegations in Belgrade, Podgorica, Skopje, and Sarajevo to demand a solution to the 90/180-day stay rule. ^[7]

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Transporters from the Western Balkans held protests in front of the EU delegations in Belgrade, Podgorica, Skopje, and Sarajevo demanding a solution to the limited stay of professional drivers in Schengen countries. ·

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The European Commission stated on 2026-08-31 that it will not change Schengen rules but is open to discussing practical solutions for Western Balkan transporters who need to stay longer than 90 days in a 180-day period. · Nezavisne novine

Due to the nature of international transport, some drivers require between 120 and 130 days to complete their work, a duration that the current regime does not allow. ·

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The primary issue is the restriction on the number of days professional drivers from non-Schengen countries can spend in the Schengen area. ·

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Markus Lamert, spokesperson for the European Commission, stated on 2026-08-31 that the Entry/Exit System does not introduce new rules or requirements for short-term stays but aims to make border control more transparent and secure. · Nezavisne novine

Transporters from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia gathered on 2026-08-31 in front of EU delegations in Belgrade, Podgorica, Skopje, and Sarajevo to demand a solution to the 90/180-day stay rule. · Nezavisne novine

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