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Greece insists on the immediate acceptance of Bulgaria and Romania into Schengen, which, according to Athens, is in the interest of the entire European Union.

This was announced from Vienna by Minister of Migration Notis Mitarakis, who is on an official visit to the Austrian capital.

Bulgaria and Romania remain outside Schengen, Austria and the Netherlands said "no"

Greece fully supports the entry of Bulgaria and Romania into Schengen, because it considers that the two countries comply with all the requirements for this, Greek Migration Minister Notis Mitarakis said from Vienna.

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He also pointed to the cooperation with the Bulgarian authorities in controlling the refugee pressure and guarding the external European borders.

According to the Greek government, the admission of Bulgaria to Schengen will contribute to the development of trade relations in the European Union.

Athens has already sent a request to the Swedish presidency of the European Union for the immediate admission of Sofia and Bucharest to Schengen, announced Minister Mitarakis. 

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