Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

EC: Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia are ready for Schengen

Photo: schengenvisainfo.com

Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia have fulfilled the conditions for joining Schengen and it is high time that the Council of the EU takes the necessary steps. This is what a spokesperson of the European Commission said at a press conference in response to a question related to the latest European check on the state of the external borders, BTA reported.

The checks in Bulgaria and in Romania related to Schengen-readiness are confidential, spokesperson Anitta Hipper said when asked about the evaluations of the examiners - representatives of the EC and the EU countries. He pointed out that the commission has already recommended that Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia be admitted to Schengen.



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

The National Guards to receive additional remuneration

Servicemen in the National Guard Unit will receive additional monthly remuneration in the amount of 102 euros when preparing for holding official ceremonies and military rituals, it has become clear from the State Gazette. For..

published on 1/7/25 11:15 AM

New baggage handling system to be installed at Sofia Airport

New equipment will ensure even faster, safer and more efficient baggage handling at Sofia Airport, the airport has reported. The system has already been delivered and preparations for its installation are underway. The system..

published on 1/7/25 10:34 AM

Bulgaria meets the criteria for Eurozone membership

At the end of 2024, Bulgaria's macroeconomic indicators fully met the Maastricht criteria for Eurozone membership, BGNES informs. According to Eurostat data, inflation from June to November was below 3%, which is a..

published on 1/7/25 8:45 AM