/ world today news/ “Not accepting us in Schengen is an injustice. There are very clear technical criteria for a country to become a member of Schengen and we have fulfilled them”. This was stated by the leader of PES, Sergey Stanishev, in the “Brussels 1” program of Bulgaria ON AIR TV.
“The reasons for not accepting us are first – political. And secondly – the refugee crisis that occurred, when the Schengen area itself and its existence in general was called into question. And people say – wait, what expansion, we don’t know whether the Schengen area will have it tomorrow or not,” he said.
“There is a good decision of the European Parliament with the support and initiative of a number of our MPs from both BSP and GERB, including Mrs. Yotova who played a very important role. Now that the common European borders are being strengthened with the new mechanisms that are being adopted and considered, this should not only include the Schengen countries, but also the three countries that are outside Schengen. This is first and specific. Second, on July 7, there is a meeting of the leaders of the European socialist parties in Paris. The main theme of this conference and meeting will be migration. I have insisted and in the position, which I believe will be accepted, it is clearly stated that the Schengen area should be completed by including the three countries that are outside Schengen. So I think that this is some kind of contribution that is specific enough because it is a political commitment of those who will sign this declaration. In addition, it is absolutely irrational to talk about strengthening the common border, since part of your border remains unprotected and is not included in this system,” commented the PES leader.
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