It’s entirely irrelevant, really. It is mentioned in the article that countries such as USA and Saudi Arabia, for example (not the only ones, just two example for arguments’ sake), have this standard agreement with the EU. I am absolutely convinced these are facts, as it can be easily checked, hence no news company, however shady, would risk their reputation for... what?? In other words, it can be done if you want to.

I’m afraid the story is as correct as it gets and you know it, but there are always people like you out there that are looking to give the government a get out of jail free card, despite their terrible and consistent record of corruption, lies, incompetence and nepotism.

What does it take to see the reality?

After all, it’s a very simple matter. Some band comes in, they play, they go back home. Let’s assume for a second that someone has dodgy intentions and uses this as a loophole. What can they do? No right to work, live, study, get medical care in here, so what’s the catch???

Also, EU bands... I know you Brits are big on exceptionalism, but trust me, there won’t be asylum seekers from the EU anytime soon. Maybe you should travel a bit more.