Due to growing migration crisis the European Commission warned EU countries about possible losses of billions in case of introduction of general border control and cancellation of validity of Schengen agreement.

The demise of Schengen area can cost up to EUR 18 billion for its members, as it is said in the document, promulgated in Brussels, DW reports. In particular, it is said that additional border control measures will cost EUR 7.1 billion for EU countries. As the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker states, already imposed restrictions will cost EUR 3 billion per year.

In addition, the European Commission pointed at indirect losses, associated with cancellation of rules of Schengen area. First of all, transport, logistics and labor market will be impaired. The return to visa regime will bring losses to tourism industry for the amount from 10 to 20 bln euros per year.

As it is noted, Brussels and EU countries required from Greece to make more efforts in resolving migration crisis and border protection. The European Commission pointed Athens at the shortage of primary centers of reception and registration of refugees and urged Greek authorities to remedy the situation on borders within three months.

As per EU data, out of 800 ths migrants, who arrived to Greece in 2015, only 16 ths were deported. Meanwhile, the European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship noted that the situation in Greece would not be so difficult, if it were supported by EU neighbors.

It should be reminded that previously it was stated in Paris that EU will lose the part of GDP without Schengen.