Kiril Petkov

Kiril Petkov, co-leader of We Continue the Change (WCC), announced via Facebook the official commencement of negotiations with Democratic Bulgaria (DB) for a shared candidate list in the upcoming European parliamentary elections.

In a unanimous decision, the We Continue the Change (WCC) Executive Council appointed Nikola Minchev as the leader of the party's European elections list during a meeting on Wednesday. Assen Vassilev, WCC co-leader, emphasized Minchev's role as a robust Bulgarian representative in European politics.

Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, "We Continue the Change" Co-chairman Kiril Petkov emphasized the potential for Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece to achieve the highest GDP growth in Europe through collaborative infrastructure development.

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In a recent video conference call, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky extended his gratitude to Bulgarian political leaders Boyko Borissov, Kiril Petkov, and Delyan Peevski for their parties' supportive decisions in the Bulgarian parliament.

Atanas Atanassov, co-leader of Democratic Bulgaria (DB), emphasized the urgent need for National Assembly's attention on reforming special services, citing critical challenges they face.

As Bulgaria embraces the dawn of 2024, leaders from various political factions have taken to social media platforms to extend their wishes and hopes for the country in the coming year.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Mariya Gabriel, expressed gratitude to the collective efforts that propelled Bulgaria into the Schengen agreement for air and sea borders. Highlighting Bulgaria's pivotal role in safeguarding the European Union's external boundaries, Gabriel emphasized the country's robust border control system, reinforcing EU security.

Bulgaria's impending entry into the Schengen zone through air and sea borders from March 2024 has been met with widespread acclaim, signaling a remarkable stride in European integration. Amidst this pivotal development, leaders have offered diverse perspectives on the momentous decision, highlighting its profound significance for the nation's future within the European landscape.

In a rapid ten-minute session, lawmakers backing Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov swiftly endorsed a proposal outlining the schedule for constructing units 7 and 8 at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) using American technology.