Assessment First: Austria's Prudent Stance on Bulgaria's Schengen Integration

Austria's Minister of the Interior, Gerhard Karner, has announced that Austria will adopt a cautious approach towards Bulgaria's full accession to the Schengen area. Karner emphasized that Austria will withhold its decision until the effects of Bulgaria's entry into Schengen by air and water are assessed thoroughly.

Speaking ahead of today's Home Affairs and Justice Council meeting in Brussels, Minister Karner highlighted the need for clarity regarding how Schengen operations will unfold for Bulgaria....