Romania Got Denied Schengen Because of Austria's Veto

Companies ♦ Published: December 11, 2022; 23:31 ♦ (Vindobona)

On Thursday, the 26 responsible ministers of the Schengen states held a summit in Tirana where Austria denied Romania and Bulgaria access to the Schengen area. Chancellor Karl Nehammer made reassuring statements on Saturday regarding this issue.

Chancellor Karl Nehammer confirmed the decision to leave Romania and Bulgaria out of the Schengen Area. / Picture: © ÖVP Bundespartei / Jacob Glaser

A few days ago, at the minister summit of the Schengen states, Austria's Interior Minister Gerhard Karner made a predictable decision regarding the expansion of the Schengen Area. Austria used its Veto to deny access to Romania and Bulgaria. This decision sparked a lot of anger, not only in the two affected countries but there was also criticism inside the EU. Croatia on the other hand…