EU to strengthen governance of Schengen border-free zone - World - EUROPE SAYS

The full integration of Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen area on 1 January 2025 has significantly improved the EU economy, according to the 2025 report on the state of the Schengen area, published by the European Commission on Wednesday. The two countries would…

EU to strengthen governance of Schengen border-free zone - World - EUROPE SAYS

BRUSSELS - The European Union (EU) is set to reinforce its Schengen border-free zone as previous efforts have resulted in a significant decline in irregular

EU to strengthen governance of Schengen border-free zone

The European Union (EU) is set to reinforce its Schengen border-free zone as previous efforts have resulted in a significant decline in irregular crossings in 2024, the European Commission said on Wednesday, reported Xinhua. "Intensified EU efforts have led to a decline in irregular crossings at Schengen's external borders, with around 240,000 detections (in 2024) - the lowest since 2021," the report said. This also represents a 38 percent drop …

The European Union (EU) will strengthen its Schengen area of free movement after previous efforts led to a significant reduction in irregular crossings by 2024, the European Commission said today. "The EU's intensified efforts have led to a decrease in irregular crossings at the external borders of Schengen, with around 240,000 detections (in 2024), the lowest number since 2021," the report added. This also represents a 38 per cent reduction in …

The Commission releases the State of Schengen report

Today, the Commission has published its fourth State of Schengen report, which reviews developments over the past year and outlines priorities for the upcoming year. As we mark 40 years since its establishment, it is clear that the Schengen area has provided significant benefits to the EU and its citizens. It is the backbone of the EU’s internal market and makes life easier for nearly 450 million people. Last year, Schengen remained the world’s …

The entry of Romania and Bulgaria into the Schengen Area brings billions of euros in benefits to the European Union, and the community economy will be significantly strengthened, according to the European Community.