The Schengen instrument in Bulgaria

The activities in Bulgaria that are related with the implementation of all criteria that are requested by the Schengen authorities are being financed by the so called Instrument Schengen. The investments made are associated with the technical equipment (motor vehicles, equipment for monitoring and control of borders, special equipment for monitoring and control, special equipment for conducting police operations near border areas, etc.), as well as the construction and maintenance of the Schengen Information System and the Visa Information System, investments related to optimization and upgrading of facilities in the border zone for better border security, trainings for improvement of the staff qualifications, etc.

The access of Bulgaria into the Schengen zone will be very positive from political and economic point of view. When Bulgaria finally becomes a regular member state, which is believed to happen in the beginning of next year, the country will benefit from the collaboration between the judicial and police authorities against the international criminality. Besides that, the Schengen membership will attract many new investors in the country, which will bring profits to the business and a better perspective in front of the country. As a member state of the Schengen agreement, Bulgaria will become more appealing to the foreign investors.