Romania Nears Full Schengen Membership, Claims Its MIA

Romania Nears Full Schengen Membership, Claims Its MIA

Key Points

1. Romania is now in a better position than last year to achieve full Schengen Zone accession, according to Interior Minister Cătălin Predoiu.
2. Predoiu suggested that Romania’s land border Schengen accession could realistically happen within a year.
3. He noted that the current political landscape is more complex than last year, impacting the dynamic nature of the accession process.

Romanian Interior Minister Cătălin Predoiu has stated that Romania is now better positioned for full Schengen Zone accession compared to last year. During the informal JAI Council in Budapest, Predoiu expressed optimism about Romania's full accession, particularly regarding land borders.

"We are better positioned than last year because we were a non-member state, and now we are a Schengen member state. Yes, it is true, only with two out of three borders, but we are still inside Schengen," said Predoiu.

He also mentioned that there has been no precedent of a Schengen member state delaying full integration significantly after partial entry.

Minister Predoiu Hopes for Full Accession Within a Year

When asked about the timeframe for full accession, Predoiu considered a one-year period to be a plausible expectation. He highlighted that other states, such as Austria, have also experienced phased entry into Schengen.

Political Complexity Affects Accession Process

Predoiu pointed out that the current political situation is more complex than last year, citing the upcoming European Commission formation and elections in various European countries, including Romania. These factors add several variables to the accession process.

Hungary Emphasizes Importance of Romania’s Schengen Land Border Accession by End of 2024

Earlier this month, Hungary’s Deputy Minister of the Interior, Bence Retvari, stressed the importance of including Romania and Bulgaria in the Schengen Zone by the end of this year. Hungary, currently holding the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU, has emphasized avoiding unnecessary delays and keeping the issue of Schengen accession on the EU Council agenda.

While Romania and Bulgaria are already part of the Schengen Zone by air and sea from March 31, 2024, land border controls remain effective.

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