EU Pushes for Schengen Entry of Bulgaria and Romania by Year-End

European Commissioner for Internal Affairs Ylva Johansson addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, urging the abolition of land border controls for Bulgaria and Romania by the end of 2024. She emphasized that both countries had fulfilled all necessary requirements to join the Schengen area, highlighting the importance of free movement for EU citizens.

The debate took place amid Germany’s decision to reintroduce checks on its borders with France, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Switzerland....