Understanding Romania and Bulgaria's Schengen Bid

Which countries vetoed Romania and Bulgaria's entry into the Schengen area?

• Italy and Spain

• Netherlands and Austria

• Poland and Hungary

• Germany and France

What is the main concern of the Netherlands and Austria regarding Romania and Bulgaria joining Schengen?

• High unemployment rates

• Economic instability

• Lack of cultural integration

• Weak external border security

How many undocumented crossings were reported by Frontex through the West Balkans in 2022?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 350,000

• 281,000

What did the Dutch Prime Minister claim about the Bulgarian border?

• It is the most secure in the EU

• It can be crossed with a 50 Euro bribe

• It is closed to all immigrants

• It has the highest number of guards

What do Romania and Bulgaria argue regarding their Schengen membership requirements?

• They have not met any requirements

• They have only met half of the requirements

• They met all requirements as far back as 2011

• They need more time to meet the requirements