Croatia's Stricter Immigration Policies Result in 'Invisible Migration'
Croatia, a key transit country for migrants entering the EU from the Balkans, saw 26,534 irregular border crossings in the first ten months of 2024, mostly from Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey, Russia, and Egypt; however, stricter policies since joining the Schengen Area in January 2023 have made migrant...
Croatia's Stricter Immigration Policies Result in 'Invisible Migration'
Croatia, a key transit country for migrants entering the EU from the Balkans, saw 26,534 irregular border crossings in the first ten months of 2024, mostly from Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey, Russia, and Egypt; however, stricter policies since joining the Schengen Area in January 2023 have made migrant...
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56% 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
"Netherlands Imposes Temporary Border Controls Amidst Immigration Concerns"
"The Netherlands has implemented six-month border controls targeting specific flights at risk of illegal immigration and cross-border crime, raising concerns among border municipalities while the PVV leader supports the Israeli government."
"Netherlands Imposes Temporary Border Controls Amidst Immigration Concerns"
"The Netherlands has implemented six-month border controls targeting specific flights at risk of illegal immigration and cross-border crime, raising concerns among border municipalities while the PVV leader supports the Israeli government."
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60% Bias Score
Austria May Lift Veto on Romania, Bulgaria's Schengen Membership
Austria may lift its veto on Romania and Bulgaria's Schengen membership following improvements in border security, with a potential agreement in November.
Austria May Lift Veto on Romania, Bulgaria's Schengen Membership
Austria may lift its veto on Romania and Bulgaria's Schengen membership following improvements in border security, with a potential agreement in November.
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0% 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 and Romania Join Schengen Area in 2025
On December 12, 2024, the EU approved Bulgaria and Romania's full Schengen Area membership, starting January 1, 2025, after Austria dropped its veto based on a new border security agreement addressing migration concerns.
Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area in 2025
On December 12, 2024, the EU approved Bulgaria and Romania's full Schengen Area membership, starting January 1, 2025, after Austria dropped its veto based on a new border security agreement addressing migration concerns.
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36% Bias Score
Schengen Integration: Romania and Bulgaria to Reap Economic Rewards After Years of Delay
After a two-year Austrian blockage, Romania and Bulgaria will fully join the Schengen Area in early 2025, eliminating border controls and unlocking significant economic benefits projected at 0.7% GDP growth for Romania and up to 1% for Bulgaria; however, the delay caused billions of euros in losses ...
Schengen Integration: Romania and Bulgaria to Reap Economic Rewards After Years of Delay
After a two-year Austrian blockage, Romania and Bulgaria will fully join the Schengen Area in early 2025, eliminating border controls and unlocking significant economic benefits projected at 0.7% GDP growth for Romania and up to 1% for Bulgaria; however, the delay caused billions of euros in losses ...
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40% Bias Score
Schengen Expansion: Austria Lifts Veto on Romania and Bulgaria
Austria's decision to lift its veto on Romania and Bulgaria's Schengen Area accession marks a significant step toward borderless travel within the EU.
Schengen Expansion: Austria Lifts Veto on Romania and Bulgaria
Austria's decision to lift its veto on Romania and Bulgaria's Schengen Area accession marks a significant step toward borderless travel within the EU.
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40% Bias Score
Austria to Lift Veto on Romania, Bulgaria's Schengen Membership?
Austria may lift its veto on Romania and Bulgaria's full Schengen membership due to improvements in border security and reduced illegal migration.
Austria to Lift Veto on Romania, Bulgaria's Schengen Membership?
Austria may lift its veto on Romania and Bulgaria's full Schengen membership due to improvements in border security and reduced illegal migration.
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0% Bias Score