Key Points
- The European Parliament approved draft legislation that will add Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen zone during the first reading of the proposal
Overview
The European Parliament approved draft legislation that will add Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen zone during the proposal’s first reading. If the legislation is fully supported, nationals of Romania and Bulgaria will be permitted to travel to participating Schengen member states visa-free on a short-term basis.
What are the Changes?
The European Parliament approved the first reading of legislation to add Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen zone. According to the proposal, the two countries’ addition is intended to occur before the end of 2023.
Looking Ahead
The European Council will next review the proposal and, if approved, will once more be reviewed by Parliament.
Continue to check the European Union’s website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: European Parliament
