Key Takeaways According to Romania's Prime Minister, Marcel Ciolacu, a decision on full Schengen accession could be taken before the second round of the presidential elections on December 8, 2024. The Romanian PM said that land border controls could be abolished by March 2025. Romania became a member of the Schengen Zone by air and sea on March 31, 2024, but land border controls are still effective.
