German politicians blame Romania for Schengen roadblock

Two German conservative MEPs on the 10 April 2013 accused Romania’s Socialist government of hindering Bulgaria and Romania’s entry into the Schengen area, contradicting Berlin’s statements that the two nations were weak on justice and corruption.

The Schengen accession hasn’t been successful because the Romanian government of the last three years has been dealing with constitutional issues in a counterproductive way, Weber said.

German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich said recently that Bulgaria and Romania do not meet the criteria to join Schengen.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background Information: Bulgaria and Romania to be denied passport-free travel http://www.europeansources.info/record/bulgaria-and-romania-to-be-denied-passport-free-travel/

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