19.07.10 Angela Merkel: The procedure for issuing visas to German needs a rethink
Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel has promised to think about changing the system of issuing visas.
Complaints about sluggishness of German consulates made during visits to Russia and China urged on Merkel to this step.
Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel advocated the need to rethink the current system for issuing visas by the German consular authorities. As reported on Saturday, July 17, agency Reuters, Merkel issued a statement during her visits to Russia and China, there have been numerous complaints about delays and other shortcomings of the German consulates. "I think we need to thoroughly reflect on what you can do," - said the head of Germany government.
Criticism and complaints in connection with the slow operation of the services, issuing visas, sound in Germany too, said dpa. Thus, the Federal Association of German Industry and a number of public organizations have long insisted on simplification of visa formalities, especially for foreign businessmen. During the talks in Russia, this issue was repeatedly raised, complaints are heard and during the current visit of the Chancellor to China.
With regard to the visa regime with the EU, there Merkel had expressed reservations, saying that the issue should be coordinated with all EU countries.
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