Euractiv: Schengen Membership Vote Delayed for Bulgaria and Romania

Negotiations for Bulgaria and Romania's entry into the Schengen area won't face a formal vote during the Council of the European Union's meeting on December 5, Euractiv reports.

As the Netherlands grapples with post-election governance negotiations, discussions about the accession of both countries to Schengen are expected to proceed without an official vote. Sources confirm there's no current intention to separate Bulgaria from the decision-making process.

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