Romania and Bulgaria have been approved to join the Schengen travel zone, allowing passport-free travel starting January 1, 2025. This decision brings relief to the 25 million residents of these countries, who will feel more integrated into the EU. However, truck drivers will still face border checks, particularly at the Romania-Hungary border. Industry leaders express mixed feelings, noting that while the changes will benefit private travelers, significant bureaucratic hurdles remain for freight transport. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)