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The ETIAS will require visa-exempt travellers from non-EU countries, including the UK, to obtain authorisation before short stays in the Schengen Area.
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The upcoming launch of the EU's digital border management system, scheduled for this autumn, raises concerns regarding data protection, asylum law and the rights of children.
Romania and Bulgaria celebrate full Schengen membership
Ceremonies were held at Romania and Bulgaria's borders to celebrate becoming fully fledged members of the Schengen Area.
Borders open: Bulgaria and Romania celebrate joining Schengen Area
Bulgaria and Romania officially became part of the Schengen Area on 1 January, ending land border checks with neighbouring EU countries.
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Romania and Bulgaria to join Schengen Area on New Year's Day
The EU voted on 12 December to lift internal land border controls with Romania and Bulgaria, allowing them to join the Schengen Area in the New Year.
Romania’s Schengen accession set to strengthen ties with Hungary
The European Commission declared Romania ready to join the Schengen area in 2011, but faced opposition from several countries. Austria, the last holdout, lifted its veto during a meeting in Budapest last month.
What changes at the border when Romania and Bulgaria join Schengen?
It's been a rocky road to Schengen membership for both eastern European countries.
Romania and Bulgaria granted full Schengen membership, with one caveat
Romania and Bulgaria will become full-time members of the Schengen Area as of 1 January 2025, completing a process that dates back to 2011, when the European Commission declared both countries ready to join.
Travelling to the EU in 2025? Get ready for its new Entry/Exit System
Within six months of its gradual rollout, every border crossing in the Schengen Area is expected to use the new EES.
Pro-EU win masks far-right surge in Romania
Romania will join the Schengen Area in January 2025 after a 13-year wait. Pro-European parties won Romania’s recent elections, but far-right groups gained a 30% share of the vote, partly due to frustration over the delayed accession.
Austria lifts veto on the Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria
Budapest was the stage of a major breakthrough in Schengen after Austria agreed to lifts its veto on Romania and Bulgaria's accession.
Netherlands joins Germany in implementing extra border checks
According to the EU, member states are allowed to temporarily reintroduce controls at the bloc's internal borders in case of a serious threat, such as one to internal security.
Austria may lift veto preventing Romania and Bulgaria joining Schengen
Austria's Interior Minister has hinted that Austria could lift its veto on full Schengen area membership for Romania and Bulgaria after improvements in border protection.
Travellers warned of queues at borders as France ramps up checks
France’s current border controls will end on 31 October, but a new set of checks will come into effect from 1 November.
Could the EU’s delaying of electronic border checks be a good thing?
Ylva Johansson, the EU Home Affairs commissioner, had previously said with utmost confidence that the scheme would launch in November.
EU’s long-delayed Entry/Exit scheme could be pushed back further
EES was set to launch in 2022, but numerous setbacks have seen it delayed by two years - so far.