EU
Bulgaria and Romania join the Schengen area
April 8, 2024
On 31 March, Bulgaria and Romania became Schengen members: the Schengen rules will apply in both Member States including on issuing Schengen visas and controls at the internal air and sea borders will be lifted.
Pushback sees EU Council scale back and adjusts CSDDD legislation
March 25, 2024
Compromise reached on CSDDD, scaling back scope and delaying full implementation after debates.