Bulgaria and Romania's full entry into Schengen is still uncertain, with Austria not yet ready to lift its veto, despite hopes expressed by both the Romanian and Bulgarian governments. While the caretaker Bulgarian government and Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu officially anticipate an agreement on the date for lifting checks at the land borders during Friday's meeting in Budapest, Austria’s stance remains cautious. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner of Austria indicated that, while progress has been made in improving border security, the country is unlikely to remove its veto just yet.
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