German Interior Minister Affirms Strong Support for Bulgaria's Schengen Membership

In a significant affirmation of bilateral relations, German Federal Minister of the Interior and Community, Nancy Faeser, reiterated Germany's unwavering support for Bulgaria's full membership in the Schengen area during her visit to the country on Monday. Faeser emphasized that Germany, alongside its federal government, stands firmly behind Bulgaria's fulfillment of the European Commission's criteria for Schengen accession, asserting that these requirements were met and implemented in full as of 2023.

Accompanied by Bulgarian caretaker Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov, Faeser visited the Kapitan Andreevo border control checkpoint, where they discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation in internal affairs, border management, and the ongoing challenges posed by illegal migration....