Monday, November 25, 2024
Two more countries, Romania and Bulgaria, are set to join the Schengen Area by January 2025, according to Hungarian officials cited by Economic Times. This significant development comes after years of partial membership following their European Union accession in 2007. Both nations have long awaited full Schengen integration, which promises to simplify travel and bolster connectivity across Europe.
A Long-Awaited Inclusion
Although Romania and Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007, their full integration into the Schengen Zone was delayed due to concerns over illegal migration, particularly…
