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1. Austria announces that it will veto Bulgaria and Romania's accession to the Schengen Area, citing their poor responses to illegal immigration.
   2022-12-08 16:34:46 (First version)
2. Austria announces that it will veto Bulgaria and Romania's accession to the Schengen Area, citing the fear of increasing illegal immigration.
   2022-12-08 22:34:51 (Update)
3. Austria announces that it will veto Bulgaria and Romania's accession to the Schengen Area, citing fears of increased illegal immigration.
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