MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Bulgaria’s Schengen Bid: Bulgaria is set to join the Schengen Zone on March 31, 2024.
- Frontex Reinforcement: To strengthen border security, Frontex will triple its officer presence at the Bulgaria-Turkey border, deploying an additional 500 personnel.
- Addressing Migration Concerns: This move aims to tackle irregular migration and human rights violations along the border.
- Frontex Commitment: The agency emphasizes Bulgaria’s crucial role in safeguarding the EU’s external borders.
- Challenges Remain: Despite a 234-kilometer metal fence, migrant crossings persist, highlighting the need for improved border management.
- Successful Collaboration: Joint efforts between Frontex and Bulgarian authorities have led to an 80% decrease in illegal border crossings compared to the previous year.
- Bulgaria’s Role: Frontex and Bulgarian officials praise the country’s contribution to EU border security.
- Wider Migration Pressure: While the Bulgaria-Turkey border sees improvements, other EU borders, like Romania-Hungary, face increasing migration challenges.
- Human Rights Focus: The EU’s commitment to addressing migration issues while upholding human rights is emphasized.
- Ongoing Efforts: Continued cooperation between EU institutions and member states is essential for maintaining border security and protecting the Schengen Zone.
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