Romania to close 30 border crossing points with EU countries: what's going on
Kyiv • UNN
After joining the Schengen area in 2025, Romania will close 30 land border crossings on its borders with Hungary and Bulgaria. The country will strengthen security measures due to the risks of illegal migration.
Due to Romania's full accession to the Schengen area, 30 checkpoints on Romania's borders with other EU countries will cease to operate from the beginning of 2025. This was reported by Digi24, according to UNN.
Details
It is noted that the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that from January 1, 2025, the country will close 30 land checkpoints on the borders with Hungary and Bulgaria, but selective document checks may still be carried out at the borders.
The Schengen area is a European space where border controls at the internal border have been abolished. The accession of the countries will facilitate the development of travel, trade and tourism
According to the explanatory note, the abolition of internal border controls implies the need to strengthen measures to ensure public order and security, given that Romania is currently facing irregular migration, given its geographical location, at the confluence between the East - as a zone of migrant departure and the West - as a destination zone for irregular migration.
Recall
The Council of the European Union has decided to abolish controls at the land borders with Bulgaria and Romania. They will join the Schengen area on January 1, 2025.
