Bulgaria and Romania are striving for Schengen membership, but the European elections are not a primary focus

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Mediapool

External policy focuses on EU integration for Bulgaria and Romania; domestic elections overshadow European Parliament votes.

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While Bulgaria and Romania are working towards full European integration and expect full Schengen admission, upcoming national elections for new members of the European Parliament are not a main focus domestically. This is because on June 9th, both countries will hold “two-in-one” elections, causing the European Parliament vote to remain secondary in campaigns and pre-election debates; for Bulgaria, this is its sixth parliamentary election since 2021, and for Romania, it combines the European elections with local elections.

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