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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Published date : 04 Apr 2024 04:56PM