Austria Clears Path for Romania and Bulgaria's Schengen Membership by 2025?

Austria has cleared the way for Romania and Bulgaria to join the Schengen Area, with the blockage expected to be lifted in the spring of 2025, according to reports from Kurier. The decision marks the end of a prolonged obstruction, with Austria's previous stance viewed by some as a necessary measure to protect the country, while others saw it as a political move ahead of national elections. Despite this, the blockade has not helped Austria's international relations, with the country losing support abroad.

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