Romanians

Press release - President Iohannis: “We must stand by Ukraine and its people”

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Union, Refugee, Corruption, Solidarity, Romanians, European Council, Democracy, Republic, Parliament

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis underlined to Parliament on Wednesday the importance of EU action founded on unity, solidarity, cohesion and the rule of law.

Key Points: 
  • Romanian President Klaus Iohannis underlined to Parliament on Wednesday the importance of EU action founded on unity, solidarity, cohesion and the rule of law.
  • Continuing support for Ukraine must be among the EU’s key priorities, according to the Romanian President.
  • “We must stand by Ukraine and its people,” he stressed, adding that defending democracy, territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as the rules-based international order, cannot be subject to any “solidarity fatigue”.
  • Enlargement is an essential part of EU’s strategic answer to the geopolitical developments, he added, and a key investment in lasting peace, stability and democracy.

Article - President Iohannis: “We must stand by Ukraine and its people”

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Union, European Council, Republic, Democracy, Refugee, Corruption, Parliament, Romanians, Solidarity

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis underlined to Parliament the importance of EU action founded on unity, solidarity, cohesion and the rule of law.

Key Points: 
  • Romanian President Klaus Iohannis underlined to Parliament the importance of EU action founded on unity, solidarity, cohesion and the rule of law.
  • Continuing support for Ukraine must be among the EU’s key priorities, according to the Romanian President.
  • “We must stand by Ukraine and its people,” he stressed, adding that defending democracy, territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as the rules-based international order, cannot be subject to any “solidarity fatigue”.
  • Enlargement is an essential part of EU’s strategic answer to the geopolitical developments, he added, and a key investment in lasting peace, stability and democracy.

Press release - Bulgaria and Romania should be in Schengen by end of 2023, says Parliament

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
European Parliament, Commission, Member of the European Parliament, Goal, Romanians, European Commission, Parliament, Council, Health, Environment, CO2, Road, EU, Schengen Area, European

MEPs regret the Council’s decision of 8 December 2022 to reject their membership “without presenting any legal justification related to accession criteria”.

Key Points: 
  • MEPs regret the Council’s decision of 8 December 2022 to reject their membership “without presenting any legal justification related to accession criteria”.
  • A larger Schengen area without border controls would make the EU stronger, say MEPs, noting that all member states have the right to join Schengen once they are ready.
  • The fact that Romania and Bulgaria are still outside the visa-free travel area burdens the businesses and populations of the two countries socially and economically, according to Parliament.
  • Background
    Currently, all EU member states except Bulgaria, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania are part of the Schengen free-travel area, which also includes non-EU states Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.