Bulgaria and Schengen Zone Affair

In early October the President of the European Council Donald Tusk stated that Bulgaria is may be the best example of how the borders should be protected. He further stated that Bulgaria is ready to become part of the Schengen zone. Bulgaria is bordering Greece and Turkey, as well as Macedonia, and these countries are under great migratory pressure. Yet, Bulgaria still manages to protect its borders well.

The President of the European Council further stated that the borders of Bulgaria are also borders of the European Union. That is why, in his words, the country is ready to become part of the travel free Schengen zone. In fact, many politicians and people from abroad feel that Bulgaria entering the passport and visa free Schengen area should have happened long time ago.

The country still needs to make sure that all judicial reforms are mad and the fight against the organized crime and the corruption is still strong. Along with Romania, Bulgaria has hoped to enter the Schengen area in March 2011, yet this was postponed by several members of the alliance due to concerns associated with the security situation and corruption levels. The two Balkan states are still waiting.