Cyprus ‘could take decisive step’ towards Schengen in spring

Cyprus “could take a decisive step” towards joining Europe’s open-border Schengen zone as soon as this spring, European Internal Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner said on Friday.

Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, he said that the European Commission is expected to adopt its “special evaluation report” regarding Cypriot membership of the Schengen zone in the coming month.

“Once technical readiness is confirmed, it will be up to the Council [of the EU] to make a decision on accession,” he said.