UPDATE 1-France's Macron denies reports of visas for UK travellers

Several British newspapers said earlier this week that French contingency measures in case of a no-deal could lead to the introduction of visas for UK travellers.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 19-10-2018 03:07 IST | Created: 18-10-2018 22:59 IST
UPDATE 1-France's Macron denies reports of visas for UK travellers
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday dismissed media reports that France was preparing to impose visas on British travellers in case of a no-deal Brexit. (Image Credit: Flickr)
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday dismissed media reports that France was preparing to impose visas on British travellers in case of a no-deal Brexit.

"It's fake news, as some other leaders would say," Macron told reporters at an EU summit. "We will not start visas."

Several British newspapers said earlier this week that French contingency measures in case of a no-deal could lead to the introduction of visas for UK travellers.

The French contingency plan, presented to cabinet earlier this month, was instead meant to ensure there was no need to impose visas for British travellers even in the case of a no-deal, the Elysee said. 

(With inputs from agencies.)

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