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EC: Bulgaria and Romania are more than ready to join Schengen

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"Bulgaria and Romania are more than ready to join Schengen". This is the conclusion of the working group, formed by experts of the European Commission and member states, which visited both countries this month. According to European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper, the results are overwhelmingly positive and no problem has been found that would justify any further delay.

Earlier this month, the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling that both countries should join the free movement area quickly. Only the Netherlands opposes this.



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