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<p>The United Kingdom, whilst being an EU Member State, does not participate in the
immigration and border aspects of the Schengen acquis and continues to operate border
controls with other EU Member States. Schengen visas are not valid for entry to the
UK.</p><p>The UK has been a leading voice in recent cross-European efforts to understand
and tackle the large flows of illegal migrants across the Mediterranean. That includes
participation in European Council and other meetings, as well as bilaterally with
key Member States.</p>
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