AmCham position paper on lorry drivers and the Implementation of Regulation (EU) 2017/2226

AmCham Croatia has published a position paper analyzing the impact of the stricter application of the Schengen 90/180 short-stay rule, as well as the introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES), on professional truck drivers from third countries and the functioning of international supply chains.

The paper outlines the operational and business challenges faced by companies, including reduced driver availability, increased costs, and disruptions in the timely delivery of goods. As a concrete solution, it highlights the proposal of the Republic of Croatia to introduce a long-stay visa for professional drivers, representing an important step toward mitigating negative effects on the economy.

AmCham Croatia supports the swift adoption of amendments to the Foreigners Act and the accompanying bylaw in order to reduce legal uncertainty and ensure the stability of supply chains.

The position paper is available here.