Andrey Kovatchev, MEP from the European People's Party/GERB, raised doubts about Bulgaria's imminent accession to the Schengen area, asserting that the country's entry might be delayed until after the 2024 parliamentary elections in Austria.
Speaking to reporters, Kovatchev highlighted Austria's previous lack of opposition to Bulgaria's Schengen accession until a statement by their interior minister altered the landscape.
Kovatchev suggested that the interior minister of Austria perceived the Schengen issue as a potential electoral boost for local elections, leading to a shift in their stance....
