Bulgaria Should be a Part of Schengen: European Parliament Vice President

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Bulgaria has done its homework on Schengen and there are no obstacles to its membership. This was stated by the Vice President of the European Parliament, Evelyn Regner, in a special interview for Nova.

“Bulgaria is part of the European family.

Of course, from all the problems, but also solutions that stand before us. What’s more – as the vice-president of the European Parliament and an Austrian, I emphasize, I dare to say that Bulgaria is also part of the Schengen family, after fulfilling all the criteria for membership. I am watching very closely when he will get on board for Schengen and I am very embarrassed by the official position of my country.

Yes, and I do not support the actions of the Austrian government. In my opinion, this is a very bad move. This has nothing to do with Bulgaria, but rather with the internal problems in my country.

It is nothing but a diversion to domestic political problems. You have done your homework on Schengen. You have met all the criteria and there is no objective reason to hinder your membership there. Bulgaria should be part of Schengen. That’s it!” Rengen announced.