Border Checks End as Romania Joins the Schengen Area 😊

On January 1, 2025, Police Lieutenant General Janos Balogh and Chief Inspector Cornel-Laurian Stoica symbolically opened the Hungary-Romania border, marking Romania's accession to the Schengen Area. The ceremony featured national anthems and emphasized the historic significance of removing border checks, which will enhance cultural and economic ties. Romania is now prepared to secure the EU's external borders, with ongoing random checks in place. The event was supported by Hungary's EU presidency and involved key figures like PM Viktor Orban and Hunor Kelemen.