Austria lifts veto on Bulgaria and Romania joining the Schengen Area, paving the way for full membership.

Austria has lifted its veto on Bulgaria and Romania joining the Schengen Area, which could allow for their full membership to be approved by EU interior ministers this week. This decision follows successful joint border protection efforts that significantly reduced illegal border crossings. Bulgaria and Romania partially joined Schengen in March but faced restrictions on land borders. Austria's approval is a key step towards their full integration into the Schengen free-travel zone by January 2025.

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