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May 27, 2011

MGERB launched an information campaign "I am for Schengen"


27/05/2011

Today was launched "I'm for Schengen" initiative, jointly organized by MGERB and the members of the European parliament from GERB / EPP group. The campaign was presented at a meeting with journalists in the National Assembly by the Vice-President of GERB and Deputy Prime Minister Tsvetanov, the chairwoman of MGERB Monika Panayotova and MEPs Andrey Kovachev and Vladimir Urutchev. During the presentation it was emphasized on the positive nature of the idea of informing citizens about the rights they will have within Schengen.

A special brochure called “guide to travel in Europe” is made for the purpose, which reflects the basic facts related to the Schengen area - history, member countries etc. Special attention is paid to security standards - the abolition of internal border controls at the expense of stronger measures at the external and the Schengen Information System, which provides for increased cooperation between European countries in the fight against crime. The brochure consists of available and useful information on what documents are needed for travel within Schengen by car and airplane, including some important customs provisions connected with the transport of goods and money. There are also indicated the contacts of the Bulgarian diplomatic services in the Schengen countries as well as information on how to react in an emergency.

After launching the campaign young people gave from the books to those present in the lobby of the National Assembly – deputies, journalists and guests. There was a unanimous opinion in support of the Bulgarian membership. The initiative continues as a youth of GERB will inform citizens across the country for the rights they will have after our entry into the Schengen area.

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