Schengen Area
Bulgaria will Rely on Austrian Businesses to Support the Accession to Schengen
Bulgaria does not expect today to receive a response from Austria regarding the lifting of the veto against the country's entry into Schengen. This was stated by Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov before his meetings today in the Austrian Parliament, and later with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer.
Bulgaria’s PM goes to Vienna in an Attempt to Change Austria's Decision about Schengen
Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov is leaving today for his first official visit to Vienna in an attempt to change Austria's decision to block Bulgaria's membership in the Schengen area. Talks with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and meetings in the Austrian Parliament are planned.
Austria No Longer has a Problem with Romania's Entry into Schengen
Austria no longer has a problem with Romania, but still claims that the Schengen area needs to be reformed. As for Bulgaria, it continues the dialogue with the Netherlands and needs to make some urgent reforms in the judicial system. This was stated by the Romanian Minister of Internal Affairs, Catalin Predoiu, in an interview with B1 TV.
Roberta Metsola on Bulgaria’s Schengen membership: Expect a Positive Decision
"A positive decision on the enlargement of Schengen with Bulgaria and Romania should be expected by the end of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU, which ends by the end of the year." This was stated by the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.
On Bulgaria’s accession to Schengen: The Netherlands wants Functioning Justice System, Austria - Impermeable Borders
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov announced that the main requirements to enter Schengen from the Dutch side are for Bulgaria to have a functioning justice system, and from Austria's side - to reduce the migration flow.
Postponing Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen Dream helps Russia
The EU Council's vote last December to admit Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania into the Schengen area for free travel should have been a triumphant moment for the bloc.
Bulgaria’s PM: There is Dual Power in the Ministry of Internal Affairs
According to Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov, there is currently dual power in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and this can seriously hinder the work of the government. He specified that the restructuring of the security services should be discussed at the state level so that there are no "white spots" in their work, as there are now.
Bulgaria’s PM: Constitutional changes in North Macedonia are part of the Negotiations with the EU
"The constitutional changes in the Republic of North Macedonia are part of the Negotiation Framework with the EU". This was stated by Bulgaria's Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov at the strategic forum in Bled.
Earthquake survivor denied visa to visit son in Austria
Zeliha Karlı's application for a visa to visit her son, Yusuf Karlı, a doctoral student at the University of Innsbruck in Austria, has been rejected, citing concerns that she might not return due to her recent displacement caused by the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye.
Austria may stop Bulgaria from entering the Schengen area
One of the main goals, justifying the alliance of the "Denkov-Gabriel" cabinet, may soon be unachievable. Bulgaria will hardly get into the Schengen area this summer or at the beginning of the next year. This became clear from the words of Austrian Minister Gerhard Karner, quoted by BTA.