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President Klaus Iohannis said in Brussels on Wednesday that Romania's accession to the Schengen Area would be a strong signal that the European Union wants to consolidate its external borders, pointing out that, although he cannot get into details, there are signs that things could be moving forward. "The Schengen issue is constantly on the agenda of all the discussions we have, both bilateral and multilateral. Even today, I had talks with relevant leaders on this topic, on the side-lines of the informal meetings. I cannot get into details right now, but there are signs that things could be moving forward. It would be very good for Romania, but also for the rest of the Schengen area. Romania does not only act as a de facto member, but it is also an important component in the security and safety of the entire region," Iohannis said.
The head of state showed that Romania "has done its homework" and is "already accustomed" to ensuring citizens' security. "It is clear that we have done our homework, that we are not only capable, but also that we are already accustomed to keeping not only the safety and security of the citizens, but to maintaining the entire country safe as well; I believe that in this respect Romania's accession to Schengen would be a real win and would represent a strong signal that the EU and Schengen Area really want to consolidate their external borders," the President said.
