schengen enlargement

EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes of the ‘Air Schengen’ affair: How the US got involved in the negotiations with Vienna and the scenarios for taking over migrants from Austria – sources

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11 dec.
Joining the Schengen Agreement with airports only in a first phase is a small step for the Romanians, but a significant break in the Austrian veto. The partial unblocking of the situation was caused by several factors: direct political pressure from Romania, lobbying by US and EU partners, but also pressure from the business community, […]
EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes of the 'Air Schengen' affair: How the US got involved in the negotiations with Vienna and the scenarios for taking over migrants from Austria – sources

Romania and Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen area is set to be on the agenda of the Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA) meeting on December 5th, according to MEP Vlad Gheorghe

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20 nov.
MEP Vlad Gheorghe of the USR Party has announced that the long-awaited accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen Area is scheduled for discussion during the Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA) on December 5th. The inclusion on the Council’s agenda marks a critical juncture almost mirroring last year’s scenario, where Austria’s veto prolonged […]
Romania and Bulgaria's accession to the Schengen area is set to be on the agenda of the Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA) meeting on December 5th, according to MEP Vlad Gheorghe

Greek initiative for Schengen enlargement with Bulgaria and Romania / Greek official: It will have direct benefits for Greece as it will be unified by land with the rest of the EU member states / We are in contact with the Swedish Presidency and the European Commission

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13 ian.
Greek Minister for Migration and Asylum Notis Mitarakis was received in Vienna on Thursday by Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, after meeting yesterday with Interior Minister Gerhard Karner, reports the Greek publication Naftemporiki, quoted by Rador. According to a press release, Greece is taking an initiative to support Bulgaria and Romania’s application to join the Schengen […]
Greek initiative for Schengen enlargement with Bulgaria and Romania / Greek official: It will have direct benefits for Greece as it will be unified by land with the rest of the EU member states / We are in contact with the Swedish Presidency and the European Commission