Breaking News: Romania and Hungary Border Opens After Historic Agreement
Romania Celebrates Accession to Schengen Area with Border Opening Ceremony
On 31 December, Romania reached a significant milestone by officially ending regular border checks at its crossings with Hungary, coinciding with the country’s accession to the Schengen Area. A symbolic border-opening ceremony took place at the temporary crossing point between Zajta (Hungary) and Nagypeleske (Romania), led by the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
The event was attended by several notable figures, including Gábor Kerskényi, Mayor of Satu Mare (Szatmárnémeti), Antal Elek Béres, Mayor of Lazuri (Lázári) in Romania, Attila Tilki, Hungarian Member of Parliament, and Zoltán Pál Kosztya, Mayor of It made noise.
Starting from 1 January, Romania officially becomes a full-fledged member of the Schengen Area, leading to the elimination of systematic border checks at nearly 40 crossing points shared with Hungary and Bulgaria.
This historic development not only signifies the end of border controls but also marks the beginning of a new era of European integration. According to Ödön Szabó, an MP and regional leader of the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ), crossing into Hungary will now feel like travelling to another Romanian county.
Celebrations also took place in Bihor County, with participants symbolically cutting “the chain of separation” at midnight, highlighting shared European values and the importance of cross-border cooperation.
The accession of Romania to the Schengen Area is a momentous occasion that signifies closer ties and collaboration within Europe. The event marks a step towards a more interconnected and cohesive European Union.
