Macedonia Media Explores the Bulgaria into Schengen Zone Theme

Several weeks ago the media in Macedonia paid special attention to the statement made by Meglena Kuneva, the Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria as she commented on the chances of the country to be accepted in the border-free Schengen zone. The prognosis is that Romania will soon become a member of the Schengen area, and Bulgaria will most probably be left behind. This is expected based on the coming progress reports of the European Commission on the two countries.

According to Meglena Kuneva, the two countries will most probably be separated in their efforts to enter the passport-free travel zone. Schengen zone is an economic area and most probably Romania will be the first to be accepted there, while Bulgaria will get a second negative report in a row. The Macedonia media stated that there will be restrictions for Bulgaria in the Schengen area and thus – bad news for people with Bulgarian passports.