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Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
On December 14, 2023, Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen Area after a 13-year wait, eliminating land border checks between them and other EU countries, resolving earlier concerns about migration controls, chiefly from Austria, and expanding the borderless zone to 29 members.
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
On December 14, 2023, Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen Area after a 13-year wait, eliminating land border checks between them and other EU countries, resolving earlier concerns about migration controls, chiefly from Austria, and expanding the borderless zone to 29 members.
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32% Bias Score
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area on December 14, 2023, eliminating land border controls after Austria lifted its veto concerning irregular migration; this expansion facilitates free movement for over 425 million people and strengthens the EU.
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area on December 14, 2023, eliminating land border controls after Austria lifted its veto concerning irregular migration; this expansion facilitates free movement for over 425 million people and strengthens the EU.
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36% Bias Score
Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area
After a 13-year application process, Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, eliminating border controls following a December 12, 2024, EU Council decision. The move is expected to significantly benefit both countries' economies, addressing annual losses estimated at €834 m...
Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area
After a 13-year application process, Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, eliminating border controls following a December 12, 2024, EU Council decision. The move is expected to significantly benefit both countries' economies, addressing annual losses estimated at €834 m...
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36% Bias Score
Schengen at 40: Border Controls Threaten Free Movement
Increased internal border controls in the Schengen Area due to high immigration numbers threaten the 40th-anniversary celebration in June 2025, highlighting the tension between free movement and security.
Schengen at 40: Border Controls Threaten Free Movement
Increased internal border controls in the Schengen Area due to high immigration numbers threaten the 40th-anniversary celebration in June 2025, highlighting the tension between free movement and security.
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64% Bias Score
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
The European Union granted Romania and Bulgaria full Schengen Area membership on December 12, 2023, eliminating border controls from January 1st, 2024, after overcoming years of delays and Austria's veto. This decision is expected to bring significant economic benefits and improved travel for millio...
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
The European Union granted Romania and Bulgaria full Schengen Area membership on December 12, 2023, eliminating border controls from January 1st, 2024, after overcoming years of delays and Austria's veto. This decision is expected to bring significant economic benefits and improved travel for millio...
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36% Bias Score
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen: Passport-Free Travel, but Truck Delays Persist
Effective January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria join the Schengen Area, eliminating passport-required land travel for 25 million citizens; however, truck border bureaucracy persists, costing Romania's road transport an estimated €19 billion since 2012.
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen: Passport-Free Travel, but Truck Delays Persist
Effective January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria join the Schengen Area, eliminating passport-required land travel for 25 million citizens; however, truck border bureaucracy persists, costing Romania's road transport an estimated €19 billion since 2012.
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40% Bias Score
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
At midnight, Bulgarian and Romanian interior ministers opened the Danube Bridge border crossing, granting free movement to 25 million citizens within the Schengen Area, ending long border waits and signifying full EU membership after 17 years and negotiations since 2011.
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
At midnight, Bulgarian and Romanian interior ministers opened the Danube Bridge border crossing, granting free movement to 25 million citizens within the Schengen Area, ending long border waits and signifying full EU membership after 17 years and negotiations since 2011.
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40% Bias Score
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area on December 14, 2023, eliminating land border controls after Austria dropped its veto concerning migration concerns; this expands the free movement zone to 25 of 27 EU member states.
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area on December 14, 2023, eliminating land border controls after Austria dropped its veto concerning migration concerns; this expands the free movement zone to 25 of 27 EU member states.
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36% Bias Score
Schengen Area Under Strain from Increased Border Controls
The Schengen Area, celebrating its 40th anniversary in June 2025, faces challenges as internal border controls surge to record highs due to increased migration, creating tension among member states and jeopardizing the future of free movement within the EU.
Schengen Area Under Strain from Increased Border Controls
The Schengen Area, celebrating its 40th anniversary in June 2025, faces challenges as internal border controls surge to record highs due to increased migration, creating tension among member states and jeopardizing the future of free movement within the EU.
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48% Bias Score
Saxony Sees Sharp Drop in Refugee Arrivals in 2024
The number of newly arrived refugees in Saxony decreased significantly in 2024, reaching 9,447 by November, compared to 23,132 in 2023. This reduction, attributed to stricter border controls, has led to decreased occupancy in reception centers and the closure of temporary shelters; Ukrainian refugee...
Saxony Sees Sharp Drop in Refugee Arrivals in 2024
The number of newly arrived refugees in Saxony decreased significantly in 2024, reaching 9,447 by November, compared to 23,132 in 2023. This reduction, attributed to stricter border controls, has led to decreased occupancy in reception centers and the closure of temporary shelters; Ukrainian refugee...
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52% Bias Score
Romania and Bulgaria to Fully Join Schengen Area in 2025
On January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria will fully join the Schengen Area after Austria lifted its veto, eliminating internal land border controls following years of delays due to concerns about corruption and border management.
Romania and Bulgaria to Fully Join Schengen Area in 2025
On January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria will fully join the Schengen Area after Austria lifted its veto, eliminating internal land border controls following years of delays due to concerns about corruption and border management.
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36% Bias Score
Bulgaria's Full Schengen Entry: Smoother Borders for Truckers
Bulgaria and Romania's full inclusion in the Schengen Area, effective January 2025, will eliminate border checks for people, significantly easing travel and trade, particularly benefiting Bulgarian truck drivers who previously faced lengthy delays at the Greek border. This follows a partial inclusio...
Bulgaria's Full Schengen Entry: Smoother Borders for Truckers
Bulgaria and Romania's full inclusion in the Schengen Area, effective January 2025, will eliminate border checks for people, significantly easing travel and trade, particularly benefiting Bulgarian truck drivers who previously faced lengthy delays at the Greek border. This follows a partial inclusio...
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52% Bias Score
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