Romania and Bulgaria Partially Join Schengen Travel Zone
- Romania and Bulgaria have taken a significant step in their integration with the European Union by partially joining the Schengen travel zone. While travelers arriving by air or sea now enjoy ID-check-free access, land border checks persist due to opposition from Austria.
- Established in 1985, the Schengen Area previously consisted of 23 EU member countries and additional non-EU states.
- Austria vetoed Romania and Bulgaria’s admission into the Schengen zone in 2022, citing concerns over illegal migration.
- Members of the European Parliament voice concerns about potential long queues at EU land borders, affecting trade and driver safety.
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