Romania’s Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan on Monday welcomed visiting European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner, on a tour of European capitals the commissioner is taking in his first year in office.
According to the government, the visit focused on strengthening cooperation in the areas of homeland security, migration and the protection of the external borders of the European Union.
Commissioner Brunner was interested in the security situation at Romania’s borders with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, the hybrid threats from the Russian Federation and the internal security of the European Union.
„Discussions focused on combatting illegal migration, strengthening collaboration with Frontex and Europol, using modern technologies for border protection, as well as the implementation of the European digital system for checking entry and exit (Entry/Exit System) and the Schengen evaluation of Romania.”
Bolojan said that Romania is a reliable partner, with a solid contribution to the internal security of the European Union, and that he will continue working closely with the European Commission and its specialist bodies.
„Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan spoke about the importance of the internal security of the European Union, closely related to stability in the Black Sea region, and presented Romania’s main priorities. They include adequate financing of internal security in the future Multiannual Financial Framework, preparation for the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum from 2026, cooperation with third countries on migration and strengthening collaboration with Frontex, including through investments in modern equipment for border surveillance, such as drones.”
An important subject brought up by the Bolojan was the Black Sea region, recognised for its strategic role as the main route between the Caucasus and Europe.
„The prime minister showed that security in this area is essential for the security of the EU and presented the projects under development designed for regional cooperation in the protection of critical infrastructure, the actions of the coast guards, the fight against crime and drug trafficking. The establishment of a maritime security centre, in line with the EU’s Internal Security Strategy, and the upcoming revision of Frontex’s mandate will contribute to achieving these objectives.”
At the end of the meeting, the parties discussed the Romanian Government and the European Commission working together, as well as the fiscal-budgetary and internal political situation in the country.
Also attending the meeting were Minister of Internal Affairs Catalin Predoiu, head of the Prime Minister’s Chancellery Mihai Jurca, and senior official Dragos Hotea. AGERPRES
