Political Quagmire Postpones Bulgaria’s Euro Zone Entry
Failure to meet ECB inflation expectations and lack of public support contributed to central bank’s decision.
Failure to meet ECB inflation expectations and lack of public support contributed to central bank’s decision.
No other EU country had to endure a two-step Schengen accession process.
European Council scraps travel visa requirements for Bulgarians, Romanians, and Kosovars.
The Bulgarian Socialist Party’s ‘patriotic turn’ appears to be inspired by Robert Fico’s SMER party’s recent success.
An EU member state endangering the gas supply of another is “unacceptable,” the Hungarian foreign minister said, as many suspect American interests behind the scenes.
Sofia said it is working in “solidarity with Ukraine,” but is also helped nationally by the resumed sale of foreign grain.
British police have arrested three Bulgarians on charges they spied for Russian intelligence after having lived and worked in the UK for a number of years.
The demonstration was organized by the right-wing Vazrazhdane (Revival) party and the Bulgarian Socialist Party, the successor to the former Communist Party, which together occupy 25% of seats in Bulgaria’s 240-seat parliament.
Replacing Gabriel will be two other commissioners, Denmark’s Margrethe Vestager and Greece’s Margaritis Schinas, who for the time being will take on her duties.
Boïko Borissov, the winner of the fifth Bulgarian election in two years, turned to an unusual candidate for prime minister in an attempt to finally form a functioning government.
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