Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev discussed with the Mayor of Ruse Pencho Milkov the border control at the Danube Bridge after January 1
Friday, 29 November 2024
The Mayor of Ruse Pencho Milkov attended today the inspection of the Danube Bridge crossing by the acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev and the Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Violeta Koritarova.
Key issues related to the border control and infrastructure of the region after the eventual admission of Bulgaria into the Schengen area, as well as the accompanying measures to ease traffic were discussed.
Prime Minister Glavchev announced that a headquarters will be formed to coordinate the smooth transition to the new border control regime. It will also include the mayors of Ruse and Vidin, which is important to protect the interests of local communities.
„I will not stop demanding that part of the revenue from the Danube Bridge tolls remain in the municipality. The municipality of Ruse should administer part of the collection of these tolls as compensation for the destruction of infrastructure, pollution and other negative effects of heavy traffic," Mayor Pencho Milkov said.
The Directors of General and Regional Directorates of the Border Police presented a plan for the reorganization of border control. According to the Prime Minister, even after joining Schengen, selective control will remain under the "risk rules", which will speed up the crossing time.
During the visit, the progress of the repair of the Danube Bridge was inspected. The builders assured that the first section will be completed by Christmas.
Dimitar Glavchev explained that upon our accession to Schengen, there will be a significant easing of crossing both the Bulgarian-Romanian and the Bulgarian-Greek borders, although some forms of control will remain.
The meeting emphasized the importance of cooperation between local and national authorities for the implementation of important infrastructure projects and strategic goals such as Bulgaria's membership in Schengen. Mayor Pencho Milkov expressed his readiness to actively participate in the newly formed headquarters to protect the interests of the residents of Ruse.
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