The VP of the European Parliament: Bulgaria has done its Homework for Schengen

Evelyn Regner

"Bulgaria has done its homework for Schengen, there are no obstacles to its membership." This was stated by the Vice President of the European Parliament, Evelyn Regner, on Nova TV.

"Bulgaria is also part of the Schengen family, having fulfilled all the criteria for membership. I am watching very closely when it will board for Schengen and I am very embarrassed by the official position of my country", Regner said, according to which the actions of the Austrian government are "a very bad move".

According to her, Austria's position is nothing but a transfer to internal political problems. "You have done your homework for Schengen. You have fulfilled all the criteria and there is not a single objective reason to hinder your membership there. Bulgaria must be part of Schengen. That's it!", she said categorically.

The chances for the Eurozone

"Each party must fulfill its obligations under our general contract, and at this time you do not meet all the criteria. The new deadline is 2025. The decision is up to Bulgaria and you have to balance and weigh your options. You must decide whether it is better for your population to join or not. The solution is as much economic as political. As a signal to Europe it will be good because it is our common currency".

According to her, the situation is calming down, but there is more to be done both at the European and national level, and the state must intervene.

"If we look at the countries that are doing well nationally - one of the solutions is to stop the rise in rents. States should intervene here, not the market looking for a solution. To reduce the VAT on the most necessary foods and to support vulnerable groups. At...

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