EU states agree full Schengen accession for Bulgaria, Romania
On Thursday, EU states approved Bulgaria and Romania to join the Schengen Zone, granting them full membership starting next year.
- European Union
- AFP
- Published Date: 12:50 | 12 December 2024
- Modified Date: 12:52 | 12 December 2024
EU states on Thursday cleared Bulgaria and Romania to become full members of the borderless Schengen zone from the start of next year, officials said.
"It is a historic moment to finally welcome Bulgaria and Romania," said Hungarian Interior Minister Sandor Pinter, whose country holds the EU's rotating presidency.