Romania could join Schengen area by end of 2022

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis predicts that his country could join the Schengen Area by the end of 2022 under the Czech Presidency of the European Union (EU) Council.

He made the statement at the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Prague on October 6, Euractiv reports.

The President said that “after so many years of waiting, I believe that all the leaders have realised that this step can only improve the unity of the [European] Union and the strength in our approach”.

Additionally, Iohannis highlighted that “Romania could soon join the Schengen area, but there is no certainty a decision will be made by the end of the year”.