Summary
The European Parliament supports lifting restrictions on the use of the Schengen Information System in Bulgaria and Romania to enhance regional security. 10 02.07.2018
Other
public safety
european union
information technology and data processing
Key points
- The proposal aims to lift the remaining restrictions on how Bulgaria and Romania use the Schengen Information System.
- Bulgaria and Romania will gain the ability to issue alerts to refuse entry or stay to non-EU citizens.
- The decision allows these countries to execute security alerts that have been issued by other EU member states.
- Full integration is expected to strengthen the protection of the Union's external borders, particularly near the Black Sea and Danube River.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the draft Council decision on the putting into effect of the remaining provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the Schengen Information System in the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania
Implementation of the remaining provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the Schengen Information System in Bulgaria and Romania *
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