The Schengen Accession of Bulgaria With a National Campaign

In the beginning of March Bulgaria launched a national campaign in support of its accession in Schengen. According the Deputy Prime Minister for European Policies Coordination and Institutional Affairs Meglena Kuneva, the accession of the country in the travel free Schengen zone should become a national task. Bulgarians should be aware that Schengen is a synonym of security, economy and prestige.

The joint efforts of the Deputy PM, the Justice Minister and the Culture Minister resulted in the campaign “Bulgaria in Schengen. It’s Time!” The campaign was opened at the Archeology Museum in Sofia. In the video it is stated that the double standard concerning Bulgaria’s accession in the Schengen area is unacceptable.

The video comes in several language versions and presents Bulgarians from all spheres of life, smiling, with the national flag in the background. Upon launching the national campaign, the Deputy Prime Minister stated that the accession of Bulgaria into the Schengen zone will become a fact when the public opinion on that matter is united.