Acting Interior Minister: Bulgaria Has Fulfilled All Schengen Requirements

Acting Interior Minister Atanas Ilkov stated today in Luxembourg that Bulgaria has received substantial support for full Schengen membership during a meeting of the EU Council. In response to a question from BTA, Ilkov emphasized that "there is no requirement for us that we have not fulfilled." He mentioned that Bulgaria has exceeded the necessary criteria by enhancing the Border Police's capacity with advanced technical equipment, implementing measures to combat organized crime related to illegal trafficking, and fostering strong cooperation with Romania, Austria, and other European nations, as well as strategic partnerships with Turkey.

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