Austria Holds Firm Against Bulgaria and Romania's Full Schengen Membership
Austria's Minister of the Interior, Gerhard Karner, has reiterated his steadfast opposition to the full admission of Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen area, particularly via land borders. Karner emphasized the importance of adhering to the agreed-upon entry terms for Bulgaria and Romania, which currently only allow for air and sea access.
"For me, it is now important that we comply with the agreed entry of Bulgaria and Romania by air and sea," stated Karner, noting that this compromise was reached after rigorous negotiations and with clear conditions for future progress....