Today is a day of great pride for Bulgaria and Romania.

The decision to lift internal air and sea border checks with 🇧🇬🇷🇴 is a major step forward for them and for the Schengen area.

Both have worked hard for it.

They both deserve it.

They will make Schengen even stronger. pic.twitter.com/PcwS3WkjGC

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) December 30, 2023