The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is hearing Case C-469/25 (Henssen) on 29 September 2026. The case could clarify how Schengen countries use security alerts to refuse entry to non-EU nationals.
A British national challenged a Schengen entry ban after Dutch authorities entered an alert in the Schengen Information System (SIS), stating that his entry into the Netherlands posed a potential threat to public order.
Why the Case Reached the EU Court
The traveller contested the decision before the Dutch courts. The Dutch Council of State (Raad van State) then referred several legal questions to the CJEU under the EU’s preliminary ruling procedure.
The Court will determine when EU member states can issue SIS alerts. That prevent non-EU nationals from entering or staying in the Schengen Area, particularly when those alerts are based on public order concerns.
What the Court Will Decide
The judges will also clarify how much discretion national authorities have. When deciding whether an individual poses a sufficient threat to justify an entry ban under EU law.
The ruling is expected to provide clearer guidance on the application of EU rules governing the Schengen Information System (SIS)—the shared database that Schengen countries use to exchange security and border management alerts.
What’s Next
The hearing took place on 29 September 2026. The CJEU will issue its judgment at a later date. A recording of the hearing will be available on Curia Web TV after the proceedings conclude.
Original Sources
- Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) – Hearing: Case C-469/25 (Henssen)
https://curia.europa.eu/site/jcms/p1_1000088157/en/hearing-case-c-469/25-h - InfoCuria – Case C-469/25 Proceedings
https://infocuria.curia.europa.eu/tabs/affair?lang=en&publishedId=C-469/25
