Schengen Area – Is Cyprus Ready To Enter?

The Cyprus News Agency ask Ylva Johansson, European Commissioner. Further, whilst presenting the package to strengthen the area of free movement in the EU. “Is Cyprus ready to enter the Schengen Area?”. Also, her response to the question was “Cyprus is not yet ready”.  Ylva pointed out, “Cyprus is not yet able to be assessed and are not considered ready to enter the Schengen area at the moment”.

Vice-President Margaritis Schinas

Vice-President Margaritis Schinas added that, “in this revised strategy for us. That for the enlargement of Schengen is a priority for three countries. Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia”. Also, when asked the same question.  Also, he state, “as you know, the final decision is not up to us. But we constantly support the need for this enlargement. Also, we are of the opinion that the facts show the three states are ready to join”.

Conslusion – Schengen Area

In concluding, the Vice-President state. “Now, in relation to Cyprus, it is a different situation because you know that Cyprus. Also, has this peculiarity with a green line, as well as other types of situations that have an impact.  But clearly, in the order of enlargement, Cyprus comes to point four. Further, yes Cyprus does remain a candidate for Schengen”.

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