Lithuania Declares Support for Bulgaria's Schengen Entry Bid

The next rotating EU presidency, Lithuania, will propose the discussion of Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen area despite opposition from some Member States.

This will happen in December at a meeting of the European Ministers of Interior, Darius Gaydis, charge d'affaires Embassy of Lithuania in Bulgaria, said for the Bulgarian National Radio.

“We will do everything possible to find a solution to the problem and make a decision that will lead to the accepting of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area,” Gaydis said.

“Lithuania as a country strongly supports the accession of Bulgaria. Our president confirmed that at the service of credential letters to the Bulgarian ambassador Vasiliy Takev 2 weeks ago,” Gaydis also said.

Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Zinaida Zlatanova said that the country will join Schengen after it restores the confidence of the Member States.

A group of countries led by the Netherlands refuses to accept Romania and Bulgaria to Schengen because they lack good results in the fight against corruption and organized crime.

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