The daily Magyar Nemzet: "One of the most important results of the Hungarian Presidency of the European Union is that Romania and Bulgaria will become members of the Schengen area".

<p>Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szíjjjártó emphasized that the decision on Romania and Bulgaria's accession to Schengen is both a major diplomatic success and a practical benefit, both for the Romanian-Hungarian border communities and for the Hungarian economy. The extension of the Schengen area will facilitate the movement of people and goods, with a positive impact on bilateral relations.