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Coverage dated December 7, 2022

EU welcomes Croatia into Schengen, blocks Bulgaria, Romania

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The EU on Thursday approved Croatia as the newest member of the border check-free Schengen zone from next month, but Austria and the Netherlands blocked

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  1. Al Jazeera

    EU backs Croatia’s entry into Schengen, rejects Bulgaria, Romania (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The European Council approves the admission of Croatia to the passport-free Schengen area from January 1.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Croatia to join Schengen but Bulgaria, Romania bids rejected – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Croatia will join the unrestricted movement arrangement from January 1. However, an EU official confirmed the bids from Bulgaria and Romania to join the Schengen Area have been blocked.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Croatia to join Schengen visa-free zone in 2023 – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Croatia will join the unrestricted movement arrangement from January 1. However, an EU official confirmed the bids from Bulgaria and Romania to join the Schengen arrangement have been blocked.

  4. The Guardian

    Croatia to join Schengen zone, but Romania and Bulgaria kept out (opens The Guardian)

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    Two refused countries will try again after Austria raised concerns about unauthorised immigration

  5. Digital Journal

    EU welcomes Croatia into Schengen, blocks Bulgaria, Romania (opens Digital Journal)

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    The EU on Thursday approved Croatia as the newest member of the border check-free Schengen zone from next month, but Austria and the Netherlands blocked

  6. Bloomberg

    EU Approves Croatia Joining Visa-Free Schengen Area on Jan. 1 (opens Bloomberg)

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    Croatia won the European Union’s endorsement to join the region’s visa-free travel area while Bulgaria and Romania’s bid was delayed.

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