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German Interior Minister, no quick access to Schengen

"Honestly, this is a long way" for Bulgaria and Romania

15 September, 11:42
(ANSA) - TRIESTE - Germany's Federal Minister for the Interior, Thomas de Maiziere, says that the accession of countries such as Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area "is a long way".

In an interview with daily newspaper Die Berliner Zeitung, the German Minister affirmed that he shares the view of European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on the enlargement of the Schengen area, but added that he sees no quick accession: "Honestly, this is a long way", the Minister affirmed. (ANSA).

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