Eurofederalism
MEPs: New EU sanctions against Russia will affect Bulgaria as well
Members of the European Parliament from the European People's Party Andrey Kovatchev and from "Renew Europe" Ilhan Kyuchyuk believe that the fifth package of EU sanctions against Russia, which is being prepared, will negatively affect Bulgaria as well.
Andrey Kovachev from the EPP thinks this is inevitable.
Teachers Union Leader: Bulgarian Education System Did Well during the Pandemic
The Bulgarian education system did extremely well during the pandemic, according to the leader of the Union of Bulgarian Teachers, Yanka Takeva. She was speaking during a conference on the challenges for education during the COVID crisis, which brought together Bulgarian directors and teachers.
MEPs Spur Sofia, Skopje to Iron out Controversies for the Sake of Common EU Good
Addressing the European Parliament (EP) on Thursday, European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi encouraged Skopje and Sofia to redouble their efforts to find a mutually acceptable solution to the pending bilateral issues. The EP is expected to vote later in the day on the progress reports on North Macedonia and three other Western Balkan countries.
Greece is not ‘dragging’ the EU into anything; it is one of its members
Turkey is demanding that Greece not ask for help from others and not involve the European Union in their disputes. This was recently repeated by the foreign and defense ministers of Greece's eastern neighbor.
PM Orban - message on Europe Day: We can overcome pandemic crisis if all other countries overcome it
Prime Minister Ludovic Orban conveyed a message on Saturday on Europe Day, stressing the EU's need for solidarity. "It is 70 years since the then head of French diplomacy, Robert Schuman, read the Declaration that bears his name - a moment whose historical significance for today's European Union is celebrated on May 9 every year as Europe Day.
EUROPE DAY/Petre Roman: Romania has failed to be in the engine of the European Union
Romania has failed in the 30 years since the fall of communism to be in the engine of the European Union, Romania's former Prime Minister Petre Roman, also a former foreign minister, told AGERPRES on Friday, adding that his confidence in the European design "remains one hundred percent." On the 70th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, Roman said that the question is whether the battle again
EUROPE DAY/Former ForMin Corlatean says EU not fully operating as united, solidary body during pandemic
Romania's former Foreign Minister Titus Corlatean says the Schuman Declaration of May 9, 1950, because of its symbolism, is more valid than ever, because, given that during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic period the EU has shown that "it does not fully operate" as a united, solidary body.
EU citizens without settled status will get grace period after Brexit
Britain will not automatically deport European Union citizens who have not applied for the right to remain in the country after Brexit, European Parliament Brexit coordinator Guy Verhofstadt said on Friday.
Launch for Greek section of European Federalists
As of Friday, the Union of European Federalists (UEF) will have a Greek section, with the establishment of the Hellenic Association for the Federation of Europe (HUEF) at a general assembly to take place at the premises the European Parliament in Athens.
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The French Commissioner-Designate Failed to Receive the EP's Approval
French Commissioner-designate Sylvie Goulard has failed to get the European Parliament's approval. She will have to answer further questions and is likely to be heard again.
European lawmakers want more and better answers from Sylvie Goulard, Politico reported.