South Cyprus Continues Evaluation for Schengen Membership
The European Commission is “closely monitoring the progress in fulfilling the requirements” of Cyprus’ path towards Schengen membership, European Commissioner for internal affairs Magnus Brunner announced on Wednesday.
Taking into account the situation in Cyprus and the existence of the buffer zone in particular, Brunner, in a response to a question by Cyprus’ former health minister and present MEP Michalis Hadjipantelas, said a first evaluation of the status quo was already underway.
Hadjipantelas had asked the commission about the progress in Cyprus’ Schengen application process and potential forms of support that could be provided to address existing challenges, pointing to the control and supervision of the buffer zone.
The commission said that so far, more than €292 million worth of EU funding has been allocated to Cyprus for border management, migration and police cooperation under the 2021 to 2027 programming period.
This includes €67.7 million earmarked for the construction of new reception and pre-departure centres in the Limni area, €30 million for enhancing surveillance capabilities at sea borders, and €9.9 million dedicated to reinforcing digital systems such as the Schengen Information System (SIS).
Hadjipantelas emphasised that the commission will continue to work closely with the Cypriot authorities, with the aim of accelerating the evaluation process and supporting the necessary reforms.
Source: Cyprus Mail
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