Austria has softened its veto on the Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria by proposing the abolition of border checks at airports.
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00:32 - These are positive developments.
00:35 Things are moving in the positive direction
00:37 and I think this is what is important at this stage
00:41 and where we work with member states
00:43 to find good solutions.
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01:04 - For the European Commission,
01:22 the protection of our external borders is a key priority.
01:26 Let that be very clear.
01:28 And we will ensure that the necessary funding
01:31 is made available.
01:33 And as regards Frontex,
01:35 the agency stands ready to increase its support as needed.
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