- New Border Controls: Bulgaria will implement temporary border controls at its internal borders with Romania starting January 1, 2025.
- Six-Month Duration: The measures will remain in place for six months.
- Quadripartite Declaration: This decision is aligned with a declaration made by Bulgaria, Romania, Austria, and Hungary.
- Temporary Suspension: Bulgaria will also suspend certain border crossing points with Greece.
- Security Concerns: The controls aim to address potential security risks from changing migration patterns.
- Schengen Membership: Romania and Bulgaria officially become full members of the Schengen Zone from January 2025.
- Initial Partial Inclusion: Both countries were partially included in the Schengen Area since March 2024 for air and sea travel.
- EU Council Decision: The European Union Council adopted a unanimous decision to remove land border controls between the two countries.
- Political Support: EU leaders, including President Metsola, have expressed support for this move as it strengthens the Schengen Area.
- Long-Term Goal: After six months, the border controls will be lifted, marking Romania and Bulgaria’s full integration into Schengen.
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