Schengen ... 2 more countries added

[Dan Miller]

Romania and Bulgaria partly join Schengen area after thirteen-year-long wait

 

A veto from Austria means the new status will not apply for land routes, due to concerns of an influx of refugees.

 

Bulgaria and Romania joined Europe's  Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, joining the rest of Europe travelling freely by air and sea without border checks.

The admission to the zone comes after a thirteen-year wait. 

The membership is partial, however, as a veto by Austria means the new membership will not apply to land routes, which Vienna argued would lead to more asylum seekers travelling into Europe.  

"This is a great success for both countries," President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said.

"And a historic moment for the Schengen area — the largest area of free movement in the world. Together, we are building a stronger, more united Europe for all our citizens."

https://www.euronews.com/embed/2511036

 

[Pulci Gorgon]

18 hours ago, Dan Miller said:

Romania and Bulgaria partly join Schengen area after thirteen-year-long wait

 

A veto from Austria means the new status will not apply for land routes, due to concerns of an influx of refugees.

 

Bulgaria and Romania joined Europe's  Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, joining the rest of Europe travelling freely by air and sea without border checks.

The admission to the zone comes after a thirteen-year wait. 

The membership is partial, however, as a veto by Austria means the new membership will not apply to land routes, which Vienna argued would lead to more asylum seekers travelling into Europe.  

"This is a great success for both countries," President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said.

"And a historic moment for the Schengen area — the largest area of free movement in the world. Together, we are building a stronger, more united Europe for all our citizens."

https://www.euronews.com/embed/2511036

 

 

It's going to be full of fun to reach Schenghen area arriving to Romania, then traveling across Central Europe countries.