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Romania and Bulgaria to fully join Schengen Area in January 2025

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"It is a historic moment to finally welcome Bulgaria and Romania as full Schengen members," said Hungary's Minister for Home Affairs Sándor Pintér. "Lifting checks on persons at the internal land borders with and between those member states has been a top priority for the Hungarian presidency,

Romania and Bulgaria are set to fully join the Schengen Area in January 2025, following an agreement by the European Union's Council of Ministers. This decision comes after both countries had already implemented air and sea border checks in March 2024, but land border controls remained in place. The full integration will eliminate these remaining border checks, allowing for seamless travel by land as well. This move is expected to enhance economic, social, and cultural exchanges within the EU, although Austria had previously opposed the expansion due to concerns over illegal migration. The agreement was reached after Austria agreed to a compromise that included strengthening border security measures.

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