Borissov and Zhelyazkov to EU Commissioner: Bulgaria Protects Europe’s Borders

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov met with European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner at the Council of Ministers, where the focus of their discussion was Bulgaria’s ongoing role in securing the EU’s external borders and the country’s contribution to the Schengen area. Zhelyazkov reaffirmed Bulgaria’s commitment to border security and stated that the reintroduction of internal border controls with Romania, which had been temporarily reinstated, should not be extended beyond July 1.

According to the Prime Minister, Bulgaria has consistently demonstrated responsibility in protecting the external border of the European Union, and this remains a central priority for national authorities....