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European Commission Pledges Support for Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen Entry by Year-End
The Vice-President of the European Commission, Maroš Šefčovič, announced strong backing for Bulgaria and Romania's full accession to the Schengen zone by the end of the year. Speaking before the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Šefčovič emphasized ongoing efforts to reinforce external borders and pilot projects with FRONTEX.
Austrian Minister Cautions Against Full Schengen Entry for Bulgaria and Romania
In a recent interview with Die Presse, Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner shared insights into the complexities surrounding the Schengen entry of Bulgaria and Romania. Addressing concerns about the overall disarray in the migration system, Karner stressed the need for a functioning system at the European level.
Bulgaria's Schengen Land Border Talks Set for 2024, Says Deputy PM
Bulgaria's journey toward integration into the Schengen Area marked a notable development as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel disclosed plans to negotiate the country's accession to Schengen for land borders in 2024. This revelation emerged during the parliamentary Question Time on Friday.
Bulgaria's Dronamics Joins EU Taskforce for Global Mobility Innovation
Dronamics, the Bulgarian pioneering cargo drone airline with a European operating license, proudly announced its participation in the EU Future Mobility Taskforce, a collaborative effort aimed at advising the European Union's leadership on global transport innovation.
Bulgaria's Asylum Act Revamp for Schengen Accession: Public Review Open
Proposals for changes to the Asylum and Refugee Act, concerning Bulgaria's accession to the Schengen zone, are now available for public feedback on the Council of Ministers' Public Consultation Portal.
Bulgaria Registers Only 2% of EU's Asylum Applications in Latest Report
In Bulgaria, only 2% of last year's asylum applications in the EU were recorded, based on recent data from the European Agency for Asylum and Migration. The report, unveiled on December 14, highlights that Bulgaria received a total of 3,028 applications, while Germany, France, and Italy were the top recipients.
EIB and Mytilineos sign RES transition funding deal
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed 400 million euros to support a significant new investment for Mytilineos Energy & Metals, which will accelerate renewable energy production across Greece and other EU countries.
Bulgarian MEP: Land-Schengen Won't Happen This Year
Ilhan Kyuchyuk, a prominent Bulgarian Member of the European Parliament representing "Renew Europe," has expressed a tempered view on Bulgaria's Schengen prospects, suggesting that the country may face delays in its land-based Schengen entry.
EIB, Mytilineos sign 400-mln-euro deal to accelerate renewable energy transition
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed 400 million euros to support a significant new investment for Mytilineos Energy & Metals, which will accelerate renewable energy production across Greece and other EU countries.
Deputy PM Thanks Spanish Presidency as Bulgaria, Romania Set to Join Schengen
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel extended gratitude to the Spanish Presidency of the EU Council for their collaborative efforts facilitating Bulgaria's Schengen accession. With Belgium gearing up to assume the EU Presidency, Gabriel welcomed and highlighted the six key priorities laid out by the incoming leadership.