Merkel, about Romania's accession to Schengen this year: I cannot make any statements for now

AGERPRES special correspondent Florentina Peia reports: German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday said she cannot make any statements for now concerning a possible accession of Romania to the Schengen area this year.

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Angela Merkel was asked if a decision on Romania's accession to Schengen can be made by the end of this year, also taking into account the positive results mentioned in the latest report of the European Commission.

"The latest reports were more on the positive side and we believe the reforms will be truly transposed in a consistent manner and we are talking about the next steps. I cannot make any statements for now, but I understand that Romania wants an answer showing it is moving forward," Merkel said, after the meeting with President Klaus Iohannis. AGERPRES