Bulgaria in Schengen is a Matter of Security

In February the Deputy PM of Bulgaria spoke at a press conference of the Bulgaria of the Citizens Movement leadership’s meeting. There she stated that the presence of Bulgaria in the Schengen area is not only of great importance, but is also a matter of security. According to her, in case the position of Bulgaria is changed and it is accessed in the travel free borderless area of Schengen, in that case that will be a matter of security to the country and to the European territory in general.

Ms. Meglena Kuneva further stated that she understands why Bulgaria is being kept outside of the Schengen zone and that the country has issues according to the CVM reports, which concern the field of justice and the home affairs. The Deputy PM of Bulgaria said that she understands the wish for the rest of the countries in the Schengen zone to give us a push to do our job faster, yet they need to use another tool and not Schengen, as that is not appropriate now.