Romania to Join Schengen Area in 2025: PM Highlights Economic Benefits

Romania 12 December 2024 14:37

Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has announced that Romania's accession to the Schengen Area will bring significant economic advantages and facilitate faster travel within the European Union, CE Report quotes Agerpres

"#Romania fully accedes to the #Schengen area starting January 1st 2025, following today's #JHA [Justice and Home Affairs Council] decision. A major benefit for our economy and faster journeys home for the millions of Romanians living and traveling in the #EU," Ciolacu shared on the social media platform X.

The decision, made by EU interior ministers during a meeting in Brussels, will allow Romania and Bulgaria to join the Schengen Area with land borders effective January 1, 2025.

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Romania to Join Schengen Area in 2025: PM Highlights Economic Benefits

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