Ințelepți +16 However, not everyone is convinced of the benefits of a "mini-Schengen" between Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania, as some argue that it could lead to an influx of illegal migration and security risks. According to Dumitru Luca, the president of the National Association of Travel Agencies (ANAT), creating a "mini-Schengen" between these three countries could eliminate long queues at the borders, starting from this summer. The condition is to take concrete steps in this direction, at least for cars registered in the European Union. Luca emphasized that, at a diplomatic level, talks have begun regarding the importance of creating a "mini-Schengen" between Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania. This idea was first proposed by Luca several years ago and is now gaining traction as Greece has recently expressed interest in joining the initiative. This proposal aims to remove the border between Romania and Bulgaria, which is seen as an unnecessary barrier in the European Union. Luca points out that there is no legislation in the European Union that would prevent this border from being abolished, and cites similar examples from other countries. He also suggests that neighboring countries, such as Greece and Bulgaria, could create special lanes to facilitate the flow of traffic for European Union citizens, thus reducing the long queues that often discourage tourism in the region. Luca believes that this initiative would not only benefit Romanian and Bulgarian citizens, but also improve the transportation of goods. During a press conference organized by ANAT and the Greek Tourist Organization, held at Romexpo, Luca stated that this border "is a stain on the face of the European Union". He also expressed optimism that concrete steps will be taken towards this goal and that the long queues at the borders could disappear as soon as this summer. However, there are concerns about the potential drawbacks of a "mini-Schengen". Critics argue that it could lead to an increase in illegal migration and pose potential security risks. Discussions about the creation of a "mini-Schengen" have also reached the European Parliament. Overall, this proposal has sparked a debate about the importance and feasibility of creating a "mini-Schengen" between Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania. While some see it as a solution to long queues at the borders, others caution against potential risks.