The European Parliament has cleared the way for the admission of Croatia to the bloc's passport-free Schengen area, leaving the final decision in the hands of the EU's government leaders. With a 534-53 majority, the parliament voted in favor of lifting the remaining border controls between the Schengen area and Croatia. A final decision will now have to be made by the EU Council, consisting of the EU's 27 government leaders, which in December 2021 already confirmed that Croatia had met all criteria to apply for access to the Schengen area. EU members Bulgaria and Romania are also hoping to be approved. To read the original story from Reuters, click here.
Croatia Gets Green Light For Schengen Admission From European Parliament
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