Schengen Area: The politics behind Europe’s visa lottery

Why is a Senegalese applicant more likely to be refused a European visa than an Ivorian one? Drawing on a cross-analysis of data, our infographics reveal how the Schengen system dispenses trust unevenly, shaping who gets to travel and who… Why is a Senegalese applicant more likely to be refused a European visa than an Ivorian one? Drawing on a cross-analysis of data, our infographics reveal how the Schengen system dispenses trust unevenly, shaping who gets to travel and who is left behind.