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Romania and Bulgaria could become attractive for refugees as transit countries, if admitted to Schengen. It opens up a new route from Greece to mainland Europe for migrants. (Photo: andynash)

Bulgaria, Romania tie migrant quotas to Schengen

Bulgaria and Romania will tie the adoption of mandatory migrant relocation quotas to their admission in the EU border-free Schengen zone, a senior Bulgarian government official has confirmed.

“Bulgaria and Romania share a stance different from [that of] the Visegrad Four”, Bulgarian deputy prime minister Meglena Kuneva told reporters on Wednesday (9 September), referring to the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, who are reluct...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

Romania and Bulgaria could become attractive for refugees as transit countries, if admitted to Schengen. It opens up a new route from Greece to mainland Europe for migrants. (Photo: andynash)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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