Mariya Gabriel

Discussions regarding the full entry of Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen area continue without a clear timetable. Following a meeting between Austrian Federal Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis in Bucharest on Thursday, the Austrian media reported on the ongoing deliberations.

"We Continue the Change" has extended an invitation to GERB for negotiations on governance following the recent rotation of power. The invitation, addressed to prominent figures including Boyko Borissov and Mariya Gabriel, signals a crucial step towards forming a coalition government.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Mariya Gabriel, emphasized the urgency of Bulgaria and Romania joining the Schengen area, particularly by land, to enhance migration management capabilities. Speaking at the EPP congress in Bucharest, Gabriel underscored Bulgaria's pivotal role in safeguarding the EU's external borders.

After nine months of governing the country in turbulent times and an uncertain "assembly", the "Denkov" cabinet went down in history unanimously - all 216 deputies in the plenary hall voted for the resignation of the prime minister, submitted on Tuesday. There was not a single vote against or abstention.

The Bulgarian parliament has entered a crucial phase of political negotiations as it approved the resignation of the "Denkov" cabinet, signaling a transition into rotating the government. The move comes amidst ongoing discussions between the ruling formations GERB and "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" regarding the power dynamics for the next nine months.

A recent sociological study conducted by "Alpha Research" sheds light on the complex political sentiments brewing in Bulgaria, revealing a nation at odds with its current leadership and yearning for change.

In an unexpected move, Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov has tendered his resignation to the National Assembly, as confirmed by the press center of the Council of Ministers. This decision comes as a surprise, given the prior agreement with GERB, stipulating his resignation between March 6 and 9, marking nine months since his election to the prime ministerial post.

As Bulgaria braces for a pivotal week, all eyes are on the coalition negotiations between GERB and "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB), which will determine the future of the government.

In a decisive move that could shape Bulgaria's political landscape, GERB leader Boyko Borissov has outlined a pivotal timeline for the country's next steps. Borissov revealed that a coalition agreement, prepared by GERB, is set to be unveiled to the party members on March 5, followed by its presentation to "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) the next day.

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis expressed optimism about Bulgaria's full accession to the Schengen area during his visit to Sofia. In a joint briefing with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel, Gerapetritis emphasized the positive impact of Bulgaria's Schengen membership on bilateral relations between Bulgaria and Greece.