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Interior Minister Marinov: Road safety is every person's right and responsibility

Interior Minister Marinov: Road safety is every person's right and responsibility

02.10.2018
Governance of the Energy Union: Council confirms deal reached with the European Parliament

Governance of the Energy Union: Council confirms deal reached with the European Parliament

29.06.2018
Facility for refugees in Turkey: member states agree details of additional funding

Facility for refugees in Turkey: member states agree details of additional funding

29.06.2018
Telecoms reform to bolster better and faster connectivity across EU approved by member states

Telecoms reform to bolster better and faster connectivity across EU approved by member states

29.06.2018
Temenuzhka Petkova: CESEC is an indisputable example of successful regional co-operation

Temenuzhka Petkova: CESEC is an indisputable example of successful regional co-operation

29.06.2018
European Council (Art. 50) conclusions, 29 June 2018

European Council (Art. 50) conclusions, 29 June 2018

29.06.2018
European Council conclusions, 28 June 2018

European Council conclusions, 28 June 2018

28.06.2018
Turning Social Europe into a reality: the Bulgarian Presidency signs the Posting of Workers Directive

Turning Social Europe into a reality: the Bulgarian Presidency signs the Posting of Workers Directive

28.06.2018
High-Level tripartite conference in Sofia discusses building a more social Europe in the context of the European Pillar of Social Rights

High-Level tripartite conference in Sofia discusses building a more social Europe in the context of the European Pillar of Social Rights

27.06.2018
Renewable energy: Council confirms deal reached with the European Parliament

Renewable energy: Council confirms deal reached with the European Parliament

27.06.2018
European Solidarity Corps: from pilot project to reality

European Solidarity Corps: from pilot project to reality

27.06.2018
Medicated feed: Council's green light wraps up the animal medicines package

Medicated feed: Council's green light wraps up the animal medicines package

27.06.2018
Cheaper euro transfers: Council agrees its negotiating stance

Cheaper euro transfers: Council agrees its negotiating stance

27.06.2018
Controls on cash entering and leaving the EU: Council endorses agreement

Controls on cash entering and leaving the EU: Council endorses agreement

27.06.2018
Council conclusions on enlargement and stabilisation and association process

Council conclusions on enlargement and stabilisation and association process

27.06.2018
The Bulgarian Presidency ensures the preparation of the end-June EU27 summit

The Bulgarian Presidency ensures the preparation of the end-June EU27 summit

27.06.2018
The path towards opening of accession negotiations with FYROM and Albania in June 2019 set out at last GAC meeting under the Bulgarian Presidency

The path towards opening of accession negotiations with FYROM and Albania in June 2019 set out at last GAC meeting under the Bulgarian Presidency

26.06.2018
European Food Safety Authority: new members appointed

European Food Safety Authority: new members appointed

26.06.2018
Maritime security: EU revises its action plan

Maritime security: EU revises its action plan

26.06.2018
Council authorises opening of negotiations with WTO members on Brexit-related adjustments

Council authorises opening of negotiations with WTO members on Brexit-related adjustments

26.06.2018
Ensuring aviation safety and safe use of drones: Council signs off on EASA reform

Ensuring aviation safety and safe use of drones: Council signs off on EASA reform

26.06.2018
Encouraging participation: Council ready to launch talks on a revised European Citizens' Initiative

Encouraging participation: Council ready to launch talks on a revised European Citizens' Initiative

26.06.2018
Trade with Australia and New Zealand: negotiating directives made public

Trade with Australia and New Zealand: negotiating directives made public

25.06.2018
Horn of Africa and Red Sea: Council adopts conclusions

Horn of Africa and Red Sea: Council adopts conclusions

25.06.2018
Yemen: Council adopts conclusions

Yemen: Council adopts conclusions

25.06.2018
Council Conclusions on the potential of the circular economy adopted under the Bulgarian Presidency

Council Conclusions on the potential of the circular economy adopted under the Bulgarian Presidency

25.06.2018
Venezuela: EU adds 11 officials to sanctions list

Venezuela: EU adds 11 officials to sanctions list

25.06.2018
Myanmar/Burma: EU sanctions 7 senior military, border guard and police officials responsible for or associated with serious human rights violations against Rohingya population

Myanmar/Burma: EU sanctions 7 senior military, border guard and police officials responsible for or associated with serious human rights violations against Rohingya population

25.06.2018
Security and defence cooperation: EU will enhance its capacity to act as a security provider, its strategic autonomy, and its ability to cooperate with partners

Security and defence cooperation: EU will enhance its capacity to act as a security provider, its strategic autonomy, and its ability to cooperate with partners

25.06.2018
Circular economy: Council adopts conclusions

Circular economy: Council adopts conclusions

25.06.2018
EU priorities at the United Nations and the 73rd UN General Assembly adopted

EU priorities at the United Nations and the 73rd UN General Assembly adopted

25.06.2018
Mali and the Sahel: Council adopts conclusions

Mali and the Sahel: Council adopts conclusions

25.06.2018
Supercomputers: Council agrees to develop high-tech infrastructure

Supercomputers: Council agrees to develop high-tech infrastructure

25.06.2018
CO2 emissions of heavy-duty vehicles: Council adopts monitoring and reporting rules

CO2 emissions of heavy-duty vehicles: Council adopts monitoring and reporting rules

25.06.2018
Bulgaria hosted 20th EU-CELAC meeting on drugs

Bulgaria hosted 20th EU-CELAC meeting on drugs

25.06.2018
The Bulgarian Presidency puts the future of health at the centre of EU ministerial debate

The Bulgarian Presidency puts the future of health at the centre of EU ministerial debate

22.06.2018
The 70-тн EUPAN Director General meeting was held in Sofia

The 70-тн EUPAN Director General meeting was held in Sofia

22.06.2018
The Bulgarian Presidency helps the EU move towards a more efficient EU VAT system

The Bulgarian Presidency helps the EU move towards a more efficient EU VAT system

22.06.2018
Hungary and Romania called on to correct significant budgetary deviations

Hungary and Romania called on to correct significant budgetary deviations

22.06.2018
France's deficit below 3% of GDP, procedure closed

France's deficit below 3% of GDP, procedure closed

22.06.2018
Economic and fiscal policies: Country-specific recommendations approved

Economic and fiscal policies: Country-specific recommendations approved

22.06.2018
EU - African, Caribbean and Pacific countries future partnership: Council adopts negotiating mandate

EU - African, Caribbean and Pacific countries future partnership: Council adopts negotiating mandate

22.06.2018
VAT fraud: Agreement on measures to boost administrative cooperation

VAT fraud: Agreement on measures to boost administrative cooperation

22.06.2018
VAT minimum standard rate set permanently at 15%

VAT minimum standard rate set permanently at 15%

22.06.2018
VAT fraud: EU approves cooperation agreement with Norway

VAT fraud: EU approves cooperation agreement with Norway

22.06.2018
Eurogroup statement on Greece of 22 June 2018

Eurogroup statement on Greece of 22 June 2018

22.06.2018
Leave and flexible work for parents and carers: Council agrees general approach on the draft directive on work-life balance

Leave and flexible work for parents and carers: Council agrees general approach on the draft directive on work-life balance

21.06.2018
Coordination of social security systems: Council agrees general approach

Coordination of social security systems: Council agrees general approach

21.06.2018
Bulgarian Presidency acts to move forward the social dimension of the EU

Bulgarian Presidency acts to move forward the social dimension of the EU

21.06.2018
Transparent and predictable working conditions: Council reaches general approach

Transparent and predictable working conditions: Council reaches general approach

21.06.2018
Eurogroup statement on the occasion of its 20th anniversary

Eurogroup statement on the occasion of its 20th anniversary

21.06.2018
The Bulgarian Presidency drives the debate on the need to further promote inclusive education in Europe

The Bulgarian Presidency drives the debate on the need to further promote inclusive education in Europe

21.06.2018
Easier access to professions: Council adopts new measures

Easier access to professions: Council adopts new measures

21.06.2018
Posting of workers: Council adopts the directive

Posting of workers: Council adopts the directive

21.06.2018
Crime will no longer pay: Council agrees new rules on mutual recognition of freezing and confiscation orders

Crime will no longer pay: Council agrees new rules on mutual recognition of freezing and confiscation orders

20.06.2018
Evidence-based measures are crucial for the effectiveness of drug policies

Evidence-based measures are crucial for the effectiveness of drug policies

20.06.2018
EP elections, citizens’ involvement and general institutional issues: Bulgarian Presidency reports on the progress made on topics overseen by European Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional Affairs

EP elections, citizens’ involvement and general institutional issues: Bulgarian Presidency reports on the progress made on topics overseen by European Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional Affairs

20.06.2018
EU agrees new rules for a more efficient and effective Eurojust

EU agrees new rules for a more efficient and effective Eurojust

20.06.2018
Digital single gateway: easier access to online information and procedures

Digital single gateway: easier access to online information and procedures

20.06.2018
New measures to fight against illegal competition practices in the internal market

New measures to fight against illegal competition practices in the internal market

20.06.2018
Pensions: Council agrees its stance on pan-European pension product

Pensions: Council agrees its stance on pan-European pension product

19.06.2018
Visa policy: Council agrees negotiating mandate on the amendment of the visa code

Visa policy: Council agrees negotiating mandate on the amendment of the visa code

19.06.2018
Schengen internal border controls: Council agrees negotiating mandate on the amendment of the Schengen borders code

Schengen internal border controls: Council agrees negotiating mandate on the amendment of the Schengen borders code

19.06.2018
Joint statement by Commissioners Avramopoulos and King, the Ministers of Interior of the Western Balkans and of the current and future presidencies of the Council of the European Union

Joint statement by Commissioners Avramopoulos and King, the Ministers of Interior of the Western Balkans and of the current and future presidencies of the Council of the European Union

19.06.2018
Bulgaria takes forward the debate on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy

Bulgaria takes forward the debate on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy

18.06.2018
South Pacific regional fisheries management organisation: Council adopts new rules

South Pacific regional fisheries management organisation: Council adopts new rules

18.06.2018
EU priorities in the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation: Council conclusions

EU priorities in the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation: Council conclusions

18.06.2018
North Sea fisheries: Council adopts multiannual management plan

North Sea fisheries: Council adopts multiannual management plan

18.06.2018
Aarhus Convention: Council decision to strengthen access to justice in environmental matters

Aarhus Convention: Council decision to strengthen access to justice in environmental matters

18.06.2018
Illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol: EU extends sanctions by one year

Illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol: EU extends sanctions by one year

18.06.2018
Fight against human trafficking in Libya: EU sanctions six human traffickers and smugglers in line with UN decision

Fight against human trafficking in Libya: EU sanctions six human traffickers and smugglers in line with UN decision

15.06.2018
Minister Kralev: We should use new technologies to show the beauty of sport and to motivate for physical activity

Minister Kralev: We should use new technologies to show the beauty of sport and to motivate for physical activity

14.06.2018
Improving security through information sharing: Council agrees negotiating mandate on interoperability

Improving security through information sharing: Council agrees negotiating mandate on interoperability

14.06.2018
Deputy Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov opened an international scientific conference on cybersecurity and cyber defence

Deputy Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov opened an international scientific conference on cybersecurity and cyber defence

13.06.2018
Screening of investments: Council agrees its negotiating stance

Screening of investments: Council agrees its negotiating stance

13.06.2018
Audiovisual media services: agreement on a directive to protect minors, boost competitiveness and promote European content

Audiovisual media services: agreement on a directive to protect minors, boost competitiveness and promote European content

13.06.2018
Veterinary medicines: new EU rules to enhance availability and fight against antimicrobial resistance

Veterinary medicines: new EU rules to enhance availability and fight against antimicrobial resistance

13.06.2018
SIRENE Bureaux are among the most successful tools for cooperation in the EU

SIRENE Bureaux are among the most successful tools for cooperation in the EU

13.06.2018
The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission hold second round of negotiations on a mandatory Transparency Register

The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission hold second round of negotiations on a mandatory Transparency Register

12.06.2018
EU customs administrations discuss the exchange of customs related information with third counties

EU customs administrations discuss the exchange of customs related information with third counties

12.06.2018
Schengen information system: agreement between the Council Presidency and the European Parliament

Schengen information system: agreement between the Council Presidency and the European Parliament

12.06.2018
Bulgarian Presidency enables Member States to agree on an updated role for the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Bulgarian Presidency enables Member States to agree on an updated role for the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

11.06.2018
ACER: Council agrees position to update the role of the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

ACER: Council agrees position to update the role of the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

11.06.2018
EU-NATO cooperation: Council welcomes progress in the implementation of the common 74 actions

EU-NATO cooperation: Council welcomes progress in the implementation of the common 74 actions

08.06.2018
Bulgarian Presidency brings the EU a step closer to a common cybersecurity certification framework

Bulgarian Presidency brings the EU a step closer to a common cybersecurity certification framework

08.06.2018
Participants at Sofia conference confirm the role of cohesion policy as a key investment instrument in Europe

Participants at Sofia conference confirm the role of cohesion policy as a key investment instrument in Europe

08.06.2018
EU to create a common cybersecurity certification framework and beef up its agency – Council agrees its position

EU to create a common cybersecurity certification framework and beef up its agency – Council agrees its position

08.06.2018
EULEX Kosovo: new role for the EU rule of law mission

EULEX Kosovo: new role for the EU rule of law mission

08.06.2018
Bulgarian Presidency brings Member States together on key legislation on air, marine transport and on EU toll system

Bulgarian Presidency brings Member States together on key legislation on air, marine transport and on EU toll system

07.06.2018
EDA and Bulgarian EU Presidency highlight importance of military mobility

EDA and Bulgarian EU Presidency highlight importance of military mobility

07.06.2018
European Parliament elections: Council reaches agreement on a set of measures to modernise EU electoral law

European Parliament elections: Council reaches agreement on a set of measures to modernise EU electoral law

07.06.2018
EU is making it easier to recover unpaid road tolls – Council agrees its stance

EU is making it easier to recover unpaid road tolls – Council agrees its stance

07.06.2018
Tackling marine litter: Council agrees its stance on port reception facilities

Tackling marine litter: Council agrees its stance on port reception facilities

07.06.2018
EU agrees new rules to make sure money laundering criminals are punished

EU agrees new rules to make sure money laundering criminals are punished

07.06.2018
Safeguarding competition in air transport – the Council adopts its position

Safeguarding competition in air transport – the Council adopts its position

07.06.2018
Bulgarian Presidency reports on the progress made on the reform of the Common European Asylum System

Bulgarian Presidency reports on the progress made on the reform of the Common European Asylum System

05.06.2018
EU Justice Ministers send a signal of unity at Monday’s JHA

EU Justice Ministers send a signal of unity at Monday’s JHA

04.06.2018
Joint actions are key to preventing and reducing the risk of disasters

Joint actions are key to preventing and reducing the risk of disasters

01.06.2018
Developments for effective EU migration policy discussed in Sofia

Developments for effective EU migration policy discussed in Sofia

01.06.2018
EU Member States discuss research and industrial cooperation for European defence and security at conference in Plovdiv

EU Member States discuss research and industrial cooperation for European defence and security at conference in Plovdiv

31.05.2018
Bulgarian Presidency hosts debates on the future of space, research and innovation policies

Bulgarian Presidency hosts debates on the future of space, research and innovation policies

29.05.2018
Ukraine: Council endorses agreement on a further €1bn in loans

Ukraine: Council endorses agreement on a further €1bn in loans

29.05.2018
EU member states’ tax directors and attaches discussed the way forward for the development of the EU corporate tax policy

EU member states’ tax directors and attaches discussed the way forward for the development of the EU corporate tax policy

29.05.2018
Bulgarian Presidency brokers Council's position on rules on mutual recognition to strengthen the Internal Market

Bulgarian Presidency brokers Council's position on rules on mutual recognition to strengthen the Internal Market

28.05.2018
Mutual recognition of goods: Council agrees position to reinforce the single market

Mutual recognition of goods: Council agrees position to reinforce the single market

28.05.2018
Land Salzburg: Austria fined for misreporting government debt data

Land Salzburg: Austria fined for misreporting government debt data

28.05.2018
Human rights and democracy in the world: EU annual report 2017 adopted

Human rights and democracy in the world: EU annual report 2017 adopted

28.05.2018
Strengthening civilian CSDP: Council adopts conclusions

Strengthening civilian CSDP: Council adopts conclusions

28.05.2018
Deepening EU security cooperation with Asian partners: Council adopts conclusions

Deepening EU security cooperation with Asian partners: Council adopts conclusions

28.05.2018
Syria: EU extends sanctions against the regime by one year

Syria: EU extends sanctions against the regime by one year

28.05.2018
Venezuela: Council adopts conclusions

Venezuela: Council adopts conclusions

28.05.2018
Public access to Council documents: 2017 report

Public access to Council documents: 2017 report

28.05.2018
Banking: Council agreement on measures to reduce risk

Banking: Council agreement on measures to reduce risk

25.05.2018
Economic governance: Conclusions on macroeconomic imbalances

Economic governance: Conclusions on macroeconomic imbalances

25.05.2018
Public finances: Conclusions on age-related spending

Public finances: Conclusions on age-related spending

25.05.2018
Bulgarian Presidency achieves a major breakthrough by brokering a deal on the Banking package

Bulgarian Presidency achieves a major breakthrough by brokering a deal on the Banking package

25.05.2018
Corporate tax avoidance: Transparency rules adopted for tax intermediaries

Corporate tax avoidance: Transparency rules adopted for tax intermediaries

25.05.2018
Taxation: 2 jurisdictions removed from EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions

Taxation: 2 jurisdictions removed from EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions

25.05.2018
Tax fraud: Standard provision agreed for agreements with third countries

Tax fraud: Standard provision agreed for agreements with third countries

25.05.2018
Western Balkans and Turkey: Joint conclusions of the economic and financial dialogue

Western Balkans and Turkey: Joint conclusions of the economic and financial dialogue

25.05.2018
Today, European PNR rules become applicable - a tool for a safer EU

Today, European PNR rules become applicable - a tool for a safer EU

25.05.2018
eu-LISA: agreement between the Council Presidency and the European Parliament

eu-LISA: agreement between the Council Presidency and the European Parliament

24.05.2018
Bulgarian Presidency steers debates on the role of culture in future policies and the sustainability of sport

Bulgarian Presidency steers debates on the role of culture in future policies and the sustainability of sport

23.05.2018
Joint EU-U.S. statement following the EU-U.S. Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Meeting

Joint EU-U.S. statement following the EU-U.S. Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Meeting

23.05.2018
European defence: Council and European Parliament reach provisional agreement on a regulation establishing the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP)

European defence: Council and European Parliament reach provisional agreement on a regulation establishing the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP)

23.05.2018
New rules on data protection for EU institutions agreed

New rules on data protection for EU institutions agreed

23.05.2018
Adapting education to new realities, creating more opportunities for young people: Bulgarian Presidency hosts key debates about the Future of Europe

Adapting education to new realities, creating more opportunities for young people: Bulgarian Presidency hosts key debates about the Future of Europe

22.05.2018
EU Trade ministers take key decisions about the future of EU trade policy under the Bulgarian Presidency

EU Trade ministers take key decisions about the future of EU trade policy under the Bulgarian Presidency

22.05.2018
Waste management and recycling: Council adopts new rules

Waste management and recycling: Council adopts new rules

22.05.2018
Organic farming: new EU rules adopted

Organic farming: new EU rules adopted

22.05.2018
New type-approval and market surveillance system for motor vehicles: Council concludes reform of the sector

New type-approval and market surveillance system for motor vehicles: Council concludes reform of the sector

22.05.2018
European Parliament election dates: Council confirms 23 to 26 May 2019

European Parliament election dates: Council confirms 23 to 26 May 2019

22.05.2018
New approach on negotiating and concluding EU trade agreements adopted by Council

New approach on negotiating and concluding EU trade agreements adopted by Council

22.05.2018
Council gives the go-ahead to trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand

Council gives the go-ahead to trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand

22.05.2018
Informal meeting of the Working Party on Customs Union within the calendar of the Bulgarian Presidency

Informal meeting of the Working Party on Customs Union within the calendar of the Bulgarian Presidency

22.05.2018
Bulgaria and Serbia strengthened their commitment for creating an intersystem gas connection

Bulgaria and Serbia strengthened their commitment for creating an intersystem gas connection

17.05.2018
Remarks by President Donald Tusk after the EU-Western Balkans summit

Remarks by President Donald Tusk after the EU-Western Balkans summit

17.05.2018
Remarks by President Donald Tusk ahead of the EU-Western Balkans summit and the Leaders' agenda dinner

Remarks by President Donald Tusk ahead of the EU-Western Balkans summit and the Leaders' agenda dinner

16.05.2018
Representatives of 27 European SAIs outlined the role of the Supreme Audit Institutions for better governance in the public sector

Representatives of 27 European SAIs outlined the role of the Supreme Audit Institutions for better governance in the public sector

15.05.2018
Informal meeting of the Working Party on General Affairs of the Council of the EU

Informal meeting of the Working Party on General Affairs of the Council of the EU

14.05.2018
GAC (Article 50) reviewed the state of play of the Brexit negotiations

GAC (Article 50) reviewed the state of play of the Brexit negotiations

14.05.2018
Ukraine: EU adds five persons involved in the organisation of Russian presidential elections in illegally annexed Crimea and Sevastopol to sanctions list

Ukraine: EU adds five persons involved in the organisation of Russian presidential elections in illegally annexed Crimea and Sevastopol to sanctions list

14.05.2018
Bulgarian Presidency kickstarts discussions on the next MFF

Bulgarian Presidency kickstarts discussions on the next MFF

14.05.2018
Money laundering and terrorist financing: new rules adopted

Money laundering and terrorist financing: new rules adopted

14.05.2018
EU training mission in Mali: Council extends mission for two years with broadened mandate to include support for G5 Sahel Joint Force

EU training mission in Mali: Council extends mission for two years with broadened mandate to include support for G5 Sahel Joint Force

14.05.2018
EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia: operation to contribute to better information sharing on crime in the Mediterranean

EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia: operation to contribute to better information sharing on crime in the Mediterranean

14.05.2018
Effort sharing regulation: Council adopts emission reduction targets

Effort sharing regulation: Council adopts emission reduction targets

14.05.2018
Better protection and management of land and forests across the Union: Council adopts a new regulation

Better protection and management of land and forests across the Union: Council adopts a new regulation

14.05.2018
Environmental reporting obligations: Council adopts clearer rules

Environmental reporting obligations: Council adopts clearer rules

14.05.2018
Energy efficient buildings: Council adopts revised directive

Energy efficient buildings: Council adopts revised directive

14.05.2018
Bulgarian Presidency puts strong emphasis on protecting cultural heritage

Bulgarian Presidency puts strong emphasis on protecting cultural heritage

09.05.2018
Radio communications are an effective tool in extreme situations in police work

Radio communications are an effective tool in extreme situations in police work

09.05.2018
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU following US President Trump's announcement on the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA)

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU following US President Trump's announcement on the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA)

09.05.2018
EU CULTNET discussed Bulgarian Presidency initiative to formalise the network

EU CULTNET discussed Bulgarian Presidency initiative to formalise the network

08.05.2018
Agricultural statistics: EU agrees on improved data collection for integrated farm statistics

Agricultural statistics: EU agrees on improved data collection for integrated farm statistics

08.05.2018
The budget attaches discussed the benefits from the use of the financial instruments in the EU budget

The budget attaches discussed the benefits from the use of the financial instruments in the EU budget

08.05.2018
Informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers in Sofia discussed PESCO

Informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers in Sofia discussed PESCO

05.05.2018
First Europol Management Board Meeting with New Executive Director Catherine De Bolle

First Europol Management Board Meeting with New Executive Director Catherine De Bolle

04.05.2018
New psychoactive substances pose specific threat with international dimensions

New psychoactive substances pose specific threat with international dimensions

03.05.2018
Informal meeting of the EU Security Policy Directors

Informal meeting of the EU Security Policy Directors

30.04.2018
The Bulgarian Presidency will prioritise work on the 'New Consumer Deal' legislative package

The Bulgarian Presidency will prioritise work on the 'New Consumer Deal' legislative package

30.04.2018
EU finance ministers call for better cooperation among tax administrations to fight tax fraud

EU finance ministers call for better cooperation among tax administrations to fight tax fraud

28.04.2018
EU finance ministers discuss economic convergence and Capital Markets Union during informal meeting in Sofia

EU finance ministers discuss economic convergence and Capital Markets Union during informal meeting in Sofia

27.04.2018
Defence Chief Lieutenant General Andrey Botsev: In the Current Geopolitical Situation, the Implementation of the Armed Forces Missions and Tasks Requires More Collective Efforts and Sufficient Resources

Defence Chief Lieutenant General Andrey Botsev: In the Current Geopolitical Situation, the Implementation of the Armed Forces Missions and Tasks Requires More Collective Efforts and Sufficient Resources

26.04.2018
European political parties: revised funding rules adopted

European political parties: revised funding rules adopted

26.04.2018
Bulgaria hosted the 13th Asia-Europe Finance Ministers’ (ASEM) meeting

Bulgaria hosted the 13th Asia-Europe Finance Ministers’ (ASEM) meeting

26.04.2018
Myanmar/Burma: EU extends and strengthens its arms embargo, and adopts a framework for targeted measures against officials responsible for serious human rights violations

Myanmar/Burma: EU extends and strengthens its arms embargo, and adopts a framework for targeted measures against officials responsible for serious human rights violations

26.04.2018
Brussels II Conference on 'Supporting the future of Syria and the region': co-chairs declaration

Brussels II Conference on 'Supporting the future of Syria and the region': co-chairs declaration

26.04.2018
Rhenus Bulgaria becomes a partner of the Bulgarian Presidency

Rhenus Bulgaria becomes a partner of the Bulgarian Presidency

26.04.2018
Minister Goranov takes part in Eurofi

Minister Goranov takes part in Eurofi

26.04.2018
Joint statement from the European Youth Forum and the Bulgarian Ministry of Youth and Sport

Joint statement from the European Youth Forum and the Bulgarian Ministry of Youth and Sport

25.04.2018
Introduction of modern technologies is essential for policing

Introduction of modern technologies is essential for policing

25.04.2018
European travel information and authorisation system (ETIAS): Council confirms agreement with European Parliament

European travel information and authorisation system (ETIAS): Council confirms agreement with European Parliament

25.04.2018
Financial attaches of EU member states discuss Bulgaria’s capital market and economy in Sofia

Financial attaches of EU member states discuss Bulgaria’s capital market and economy in Sofia

24.04.2018
Ministers discussed the EU contribution to healthy nutrition for children and the effectiveness and accessibility of medicines

Ministers discussed the EU contribution to healthy nutrition for children and the effectiveness and accessibility of medicines

23.04.2018
Easier access to professions: EU ambassadors agree on new measures

Easier access to professions: EU ambassadors agree on new measures

20.04.2018
Deputy Minister Nikolova: The EU’s future financial framework should include financing for small towns and big cities

Deputy Minister Nikolova: The EU’s future financial framework should include financing for small towns and big cities

20.04.2018
Monika Panayotova took part in the April plenary session of the European Parliament

Monika Panayotova took part in the April plenary session of the European Parliament

19.04.2018
Prime Minister Borissov and Minister Kralev closed the European Youth Conference and presented European youth goals

Prime Minister Borissov and Minister Kralev closed the European Youth Conference and presented European youth goals

19.04.2018
North Korea: EU adds four persons involved in financing of nuclear programme to sanctions list

North Korea: EU adds four persons involved in financing of nuclear programme to sanctions list

19.04.2018
The “Clean Energy for All Europeans” package is fundamental to European energy policy, ministers agree at meeting in Sofia

The “Clean Energy for All Europeans” package is fundamental to European energy policy, ministers agree at meeting in Sofia

19.04.2018
Simpler use of EU funds: Council confirms deal with Parliament

Simpler use of EU funds: Council confirms deal with Parliament

19.04.2018
EU ministers for employment and social policy discuss measures to improve workforce skills

EU ministers for employment and social policy discuss measures to improve workforce skills

18.04.2018
Enlargement package: Commission publishes reports on the Western Balkans partners and Turkey

Enlargement package: Commission publishes reports on the Western Balkans partners and Turkey

17.04.2018
European ministers discuss changes to the EU electoral law ahead of European Parliament elections in May 2019

European ministers discuss changes to the EU electoral law ahead of European Parliament elections in May 2019

17.04.2018
Over 100 enterprises to present their products at the Seventh European Social Entrepreneurship Forum

Over 100 enterprises to present their products at the Seventh European Social Entrepreneurship Forum

17.04.2018
Negotiations begin on a mandatory Transparency Register for the three EU Institutions

Negotiations begin on a mandatory Transparency Register for the three EU Institutions

17.04.2018
Bulgarian Presidency hosts a debate on how to ensure fair treatment for farmers by big retailers

Bulgarian Presidency hosts a debate on how to ensure fair treatment for farmers by big retailers

16.04.2018
European Firearms Experts aim to enhance information exchange between the EU and the Western Balkans

European Firearms Experts aim to enhance information exchange between the EU and the Western Balkans

16.04.2018
Syria: Council adopts conclusions

Syria: Council adopts conclusions

16.04.2018
South Sudan: Council adopts conclusions

South Sudan: Council adopts conclusions

16.04.2018
Council adopts its position on a new legal framework against unfair trade competition

Council adopts its position on a new legal framework against unfair trade competition

16.04.2018
Malicious cyber activities: Council adopts conclusions

Malicious cyber activities: Council adopts conclusions

16.04.2018
Chemical disarmament and non-proliferation: Council adopts conclusions

Chemical disarmament and non-proliferation: Council adopts conclusions

16.04.2018
International conference discusses the development of social economy

International conference discusses the development of social economy

16.04.2018
Bulgaria hosts European military transport aviation flight exercise

Bulgaria hosts European military transport aviation flight exercise

13.04.2018
Efficient investments in sectors with high added value, simpler rules: Bulgarian Presidency helps Member States outline their vision about the future cohesion policy

Efficient investments in sectors with high added value, simpler rules: Bulgarian Presidency helps Member States outline their vision about the future cohesion policy

12.04.2018
Bulgaria launches European network of women leaders in the digital industry

Bulgaria launches European network of women leaders in the digital industry

12.04.2018
EU Youth Orchestra: Council secures Orchestra's future

EU Youth Orchestra: Council secures Orchestra's future

12.04.2018
Updated rules on lorry and bus drivers' training adopted by the Council Share

Updated rules on lorry and bus drivers' training adopted by the Council Share

12.04.2018
Georgia: Council approves €45 million in financial assistance

Georgia: Council approves €45 million in financial assistance

12.04.2018
Iran: Council extends by one year sanctions responding to serious human rights violation

Iran: Council extends by one year sanctions responding to serious human rights violation

12.04.2018
Council adopts cross-border parcel delivery rules to boost e-commerce

Council adopts cross-border parcel delivery rules to boost e-commerce

12.04.2018
Delivery and implementation of cohesion policy after 2020: Council adopts conclusions

Delivery and implementation of cohesion policy after 2020: Council adopts conclusions

12.04.2018
Strong international engagement and expansion of the public-private partnerships are vital for the protection of critical infrastructure

Strong international engagement and expansion of the public-private partnerships are vital for the protection of critical infrastructure

12.04.2018
Minister Lilyana Pavlova presented the report on the first three months of the Bulgarian Presidency

Minister Lilyana Pavlova presented the report on the first three months of the Bulgarian Presidency

11.04.2018
EU environment ministers discussed climate change actions in Sofia

EU environment ministers discussed climate change actions in Sofia

11.04.2018
Bulgarian Presidency calls for clear focus on digital and entrepreneurial skills in school programmes

Bulgarian Presidency calls for clear focus on digital and entrepreneurial skills in school programmes

11.04.2018
Posting of workers: Council confirms the compromise text agreed with the European Parliament

Posting of workers: Council confirms the compromise text agreed with the European Parliament

11.04.2018
EU Environment Ministers discussed measures to improve air quality

EU Environment Ministers discussed measures to improve air quality

10.04.2018
North Korea: EU aligns its restrictive measures with latest UN sanctions

North Korea: EU aligns its restrictive measures with latest UN sanctions

10.04.2018
Sustainable partnerships at national and European level are key in preventing and countering violent extremism

Sustainable partnerships at national and European level are key in preventing and countering violent extremism

05.04.2018
European experts discussed enhancing cooperation in tackling cross-border vehicle crime

European experts discussed enhancing cooperation in tackling cross-border vehicle crime

29.03.2018
Travel with your digital subscriptions: Joint statement by the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU

Travel with your digital subscriptions: Joint statement by the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU

27.03.2018
CO2 emissions of lorries, buses and coaches: provisional agreement with Parliament on new rules for monitoring and reporting

CO2 emissions of lorries, buses and coaches: provisional agreement with Parliament on new rules for monitoring and reporting

27.03.2018
Minister Pavlova: With today’s technologies, physical borders don’t exist

Minister Pavlova: With today’s technologies, physical borders don’t exist

26.03.2018
The Political-Military Group discussed lessons learned from EU training missions

The Political-Military Group discussed lessons learned from EU training missions

26.03.2018
The European Chief Public Prosecutor's election procedure is expected to start in June 2018, as announced at an international conference held in Sofia

The European Chief Public Prosecutor's election procedure is expected to start in June 2018, as announced at an international conference held in Sofia

26.03.2018
Prime Minister Borissov and European Council President Donald Tusk discuss their expectations about the EU-Turkey summit

Prime Minister Borissov and European Council President Donald Tusk discuss their expectations about the EU-Turkey summit

26.03.2018
Cybersecurity is a key EU priority, say senior experts at a conference in Sofia

Cybersecurity is a key EU priority, say senior experts at a conference in Sofia

26.03.2018
European Council (Art. 50) guidelines on the framework for the future EU-UK relationship

European Council (Art. 50) guidelines on the framework for the future EU-UK relationship

23.03.2018
International conference in Sofia discusses the challenges of the future of work

International conference in Sofia discusses the challenges of the future of work

23.03.2018
European Council conclusions on the Western Balkans and actions by Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea

European Council conclusions on the Western Balkans and actions by Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea

22.03.2018
European Council conclusions on the Salisbury attack

European Council conclusions on the Salisbury attack

22.03.2018
European Council conclusions on jobs, growth and competitiveness, as well as other items (Paris Agreement and Digital Europe)

European Council conclusions on jobs, growth and competitiveness, as well as other items (Paris Agreement and Digital Europe)

22.03.2018
Luis de Guindos appointed as Vice President of the European Central Bank

Luis de Guindos appointed as Vice President of the European Central Bank

22.03.2018
Unitary patent protection supports European entrepreneurship

Unitary patent protection supports European entrepreneurship

21.03.2018
Tripartite social summit, 21 March 2018 in Brussels

Tripartite social summit, 21 March 2018 in Brussels

21.03.2018
The EU 27 ministers discussed the latest developments in the Brexit negotiations

The EU 27 ministers discussed the latest developments in the Brexit negotiations

20.03.2018
New European directive on the combined transport of goods will boost the development of multimodal transport

New European directive on the combined transport of goods will boost the development of multimodal transport

20.03.2018
General Affairs Council concluded preparations for the March European Council

General Affairs Council concluded preparations for the March European Council

20.03.2018
Multilateral investment court: Council gives mandate to the Commission to open negotiations

Multilateral investment court: Council gives mandate to the Commission to open negotiations

20.03.2018
One market – one Europe

One market – one Europe

20.03.2018
EU-US insurance agreement concluded

EU-US insurance agreement concluded

20.03.2018
Council agrees dates for the 2019 European Parliament elections

Council agrees dates for the 2019 European Parliament elections

20.03.2018
Bulgarian Presidency shapes member states' shared vision for the next Common Agricultural Policy

Bulgarian Presidency shapes member states' shared vision for the next Common Agricultural Policy

19.03.2018
Use of chemical weapons in Syria: EU adds 4 persons to sanctions list

Use of chemical weapons in Syria: EU adds 4 persons to sanctions list

19.03.2018
Statement by the Foreign Affairs Council on the Salisbury attack

Statement by the Foreign Affairs Council on the Salisbury attack

19.03.2018
European Research Area Committee discusses open science and open innovation in Plovdiv

European Research Area Committee discusses open science and open innovation in Plovdiv

19.03.2018
Deputy Minister Monika Panayotova attended the Plenary Session of the European Parliament

Deputy Minister Monika Panayotova attended the Plenary Session of the European Parliament

16.03.2018
Committees of JHA Council hold discussions in Sofia

Committees of JHA Council hold discussions in Sofia

16.03.2018
Directors General for Schools propose to fund more innovative projects under Erasmus + Programme

Directors General for Schools propose to fund more innovative projects under Erasmus + Programme

16.03.2018
African Union - European Union relations: joint visit of AU and EU ambassadors to Central African Republic

African Union - European Union relations: joint visit of AU and EU ambassadors to Central African Republic

16.03.2018
Bulgarian Presidency drives discussions on social Europe after 2020

Bulgarian Presidency drives discussions on social Europe after 2020

15.03.2018
Quality and effective apprenticeships: Council adopts European framework

Quality and effective apprenticeships: Council adopts European framework

15.03.2018
Bulgarian Minister for the Presidency Lilyana Pavlova signs key EU legislation to ensure its timely entry into force

Bulgarian Minister for the Presidency Lilyana Pavlova signs key EU legislation to ensure its timely entry into force

14.03.2018
Bulgarian Presidency negotiates rules to further prevent corporate tax avoidance

Bulgarian Presidency negotiates rules to further prevent corporate tax avoidance

13.03.2018
Corporate tax avoidance: Agreement reached on tax intermediaries

Corporate tax avoidance: Agreement reached on tax intermediaries

13.03.2018
Taxation: 3 jurisdictions removed, 3 added to EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions

Taxation: 3 jurisdictions removed, 3 added to EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions

13.03.2018
Bulgarian Presidency puts forward a vision for the EU’s next industrial strategy

Bulgarian Presidency puts forward a vision for the EU’s next industrial strategy

12.03.2018
EU industrial policy strategy: Council adopts conclusions

EU industrial policy strategy: Council adopts conclusions

12.03.2018
EU prolongs sanctions over actions against Ukraine's territorial integrity until 15 September 2018

EU prolongs sanctions over actions against Ukraine's territorial integrity until 15 September 2018

12.03.2018
Enforcement of intellectual property rights: Council adopts conclusions

Enforcement of intellectual property rights: Council adopts conclusions

12.03.2018
EU justice ministers agreed their position on key rules to combat fraud with non-cash means of payment

EU justice ministers agreed their position on key rules to combat fraud with non-cash means of payment

09.03.2018
Bulgaria hosted a high-level conference on the next Multiannual Financial Framework

Bulgaria hosted a high-level conference on the next Multiannual Financial Framework

09.03.2018
Fighting fraud with non-cash means of payment : Council agrees its position

Fighting fraud with non-cash means of payment : Council agrees its position

09.03.2018
Insurance distribution: Council delays application of new rules

Insurance distribution: Council delays application of new rules

09.03.2018
Under the chairmanship of Minister Radev, EU Home Affairs ministers discussed security-related issues

Under the chairmanship of Minister Radev, EU Home Affairs ministers discussed security-related issues

08.03.2018
Patients need informed access to medicines, conference in Sofia agrees

Patients need informed access to medicines, conference in Sofia agrees

08.03.2018
Europol: Council appoints Catherine De Bolle as Executive Director

Europol: Council appoints Catherine De Bolle as Executive Director

08.03.2018
Funding of European political parties: revised rules get Council approval

Funding of European political parties: revised rules get Council approval

07.03.2018
European Economic and Social Committee discusses measures in support of vulnerable regions and citizens

European Economic and Social Committee discusses measures in support of vulnerable regions and citizens

06.03.2018
Minister Karanikolov launches conference on youth entrepreneurship in Europe

Minister Karanikolov launches conference on youth entrepreneurship in Europe

06.03.2018
Defence cooperation: Council adopts an implementation roadmap for the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO)

Defence cooperation: Council adopts an implementation roadmap for the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO)

06.03.2018
Environment ministers discussed the Circular Economy and the Plastics Strategy

Environment ministers discussed the Circular Economy and the Plastics Strategy

06.03.2018
Misappropriation of Ukrainian state funds: EU prolongs asset freezes against 13 persons by one year

Misappropriation of Ukrainian state funds: EU prolongs asset freezes against 13 persons by one year

05.03.2018
Bulgarian Presidency steers a debate on the circular economy

Bulgarian Presidency steers a debate on the circular economy

05.03.2018
Working groups on Enlargement and Western Balkans met in Sofia

Working groups on Enlargement and Western Balkans met in Sofia

02.03.2018
Support for scientific research and innovations discussed by the ASEM Culture Ministers in Sofia

Support for scientific research and innovations discussed by the ASEM Culture Ministers in Sofia

02.03.2018
The Bulgarian Presidency and the EU Parliament reached a common understanding on the possible contours of the Proposal for the amendment of the Posting of Workers Directive

The Bulgarian Presidency and the EU Parliament reached a common understanding on the possible contours of the Proposal for the amendment of the Posting of Workers Directive

01.03.2018
New challenges and solutions for modern cities discussed in Sofia

New challenges and solutions for modern cities discussed in Sofia

01.03.2018
Senior officials of the EU and the US discussed fight against terrorism, migration, security and cyberspace issues in Sofia

Senior officials of the EU and the US discussed fight against terrorism, migration, security and cyberspace issues in Sofia

01.03.2018
Joint statement on the revision of the Posting of Workers Directive

Joint statement on the revision of the Posting of Workers Directive

01.03.2018
End of geo-blocking: EU offers new shopping possibilities to consumers as of December 2018

End of geo-blocking: EU offers new shopping possibilities to consumers as of December 2018

28.02.2018
EU Ministers of Culture discussed culture as the main engine of the European project and the role of the young people in Sofia

EU Ministers of Culture discussed culture as the main engine of the European project and the role of the young people in Sofia

28.02.2018
First regular flight from Sofia to Ljubljana to take off within months

First regular flight from Sofia to Ljubljana to take off within months

28.02.2018
EU27 ministers discussed the state of play of the Brexit negotiations and started preparations for the European Council (Article 50)

EU27 ministers discussed the state of play of the Brexit negotiations and started preparations for the European Council (Article 50)

27.02.2018
Geo-blocking: Council adopts regulation to remove barriers to e-commerce

Geo-blocking: Council adopts regulation to remove barriers to e-commerce

27.02.2018
Jobs, growth and competitiveness: key issues for the EU leaders at their March meeting in Brussels

Jobs, growth and competitiveness: key issues for the EU leaders at their March meeting in Brussels

27.02.2018
Better deals and wider choice for consumers as the EU puts an end to geo-blocking

Better deals and wider choice for consumers as the EU puts an end to geo-blocking

27.02.2018
EIB: Council approves extra €3.7 billion to address migration issues

EIB: Council approves extra €3.7 billion to address migration issues

27.02.2018
EU Emissions Trading System reform: Council approves new rules for the period 2021 to 2030

EU Emissions Trading System reform: Council approves new rules for the period 2021 to 2030

27.02.2018
EU trade ministers discuss the prospects of the multilateral trading system

EU trade ministers discuss the prospects of the multilateral trading system

27.02.2018
South Pacific regional fisheries management organisation: international measures become EU law

South Pacific regional fisheries management organisation: international measures become EU law

26.02.2018
University-Business Forum underlines need to deepen cooperation between universities and business

University-Business Forum underlines need to deepen cooperation between universities and business

26.02.2018
Syria: EU adds two new ministers to sanctions list

Syria: EU adds two new ministers to sanctions list

26.02.2018
Sixteenth meeting of the Cooperation Council between the European Union and Kazakhstan

Sixteenth meeting of the Cooperation Council between the European Union and Kazakhstan

26.02.2018
Moldova: Council adopts conclusions

Moldova: Council adopts conclusions

26.02.2018
Human rights: EU adopts conclusions on EU priorities at United Nations human rights fora in 2018

Human rights: EU adopts conclusions on EU priorities at United Nations human rights fora in 2018

26.02.2018
Cambodia: Council adopts conclusions

Cambodia: Council adopts conclusions

26.02.2018
Maldives: Council adopts conclusions

Maldives: Council adopts conclusions

26.02.2018
Myanmar/Burma: Council adopts conclusions

Myanmar/Burma: Council adopts conclusions

26.02.2018
Climate Diplomacy: Council adopts conclusions

Climate Diplomacy: Council adopts conclusions

26.02.2018
North Korea: EU aligns sanctions with latest UN Security Council resolution

North Korea: EU aligns sanctions with latest UN Security Council resolution

26.02.2018
Deputy Minister Panayotova: “To strengthen European integration we need individual innovators, Member States, institutions and civil society”

Deputy Minister Panayotova: “To strengthen European integration we need individual innovators, Member States, institutions and civil society”

23.02.2018
Belarus: EU prolongs arms embargo and sanctions against 4 individuals for one year

Belarus: EU prolongs arms embargo and sanctions against 4 individuals for one year

23.02.2018
EU ambassadors approve new rules on waste management and recycling

EU ambassadors approve new rules on waste management and recycling

23.02.2018
European Observatory on infringements of intellectual property rights holds annual meeting in Sofia

European Observatory on infringements of intellectual property rights holds annual meeting in Sofia

22.02.2018
Providing citizens and businesses with the right legal tools in the digital age: two Bulgarian ministers speak before the European Parliament

Providing citizens and businesses with the right legal tools in the digital age: two Bulgarian ministers speak before the European Parliament

22.02.2018
EU Defence Policy Directors discussed PESCO and other issues on the agenda of the EU Foreign Affairs/Defence Council

EU Defence Policy Directors discussed PESCO and other issues on the agenda of the EU Foreign Affairs/Defence Council

21.02.2018
Valentin Radev: The PNR Directive is an efficient instrument in the fight against serious crime and terrorism

Valentin Radev: The PNR Directive is an efficient instrument in the fight against serious crime and terrorism

21.02.2018
EU student e-card will facilitate students’ mobility in Europe

EU student e-card will facilitate students’ mobility in Europe

21.02.2018
Funding of European political parties: Council ready to launch talks with Parliament

Funding of European political parties: Council ready to launch talks with Parliament

21.02.2018
Conference on intellectual property in education underlines the necessity to support innovation through education

Conference on intellectual property in education underlines the necessity to support innovation through education

20.02.2018
EU finance ministers’ February ECOFIN meeting focuses on sustainable finance and the budget

EU finance ministers’ February ECOFIN meeting focuses on sustainable finance and the budget

20.02.2018
Macroeconomic dialogue with the social partners

Macroeconomic dialogue with the social partners

19.02.2018
Bulgarian Presidency holds a second debate on the future of agricultural policy

Bulgarian Presidency holds a second debate on the future of agricultural policy

19.02.2018
Sugar sector: Council agrees on the reimbursement of excess levies between 1999 and 2001

Sugar sector: Council agrees on the reimbursement of excess levies between 1999 and 2001

19.02.2018
Conference on the European Social Fund discusses investments in people’s development

Conference on the European Social Fund discusses investments in people’s development

15.02.2018
Marrakesh Treaty on access to published works for blind and visually impaired persons - Council authorises ratification

Marrakesh Treaty on access to published works for blind and visually impaired persons - Council authorises ratification

15.02.2018
Bulgarian Presidency steers a discussion on more and better possibilities for young people

Bulgarian Presidency steers a discussion on more and better possibilities for young people

15.02.2018
Tomislav Donchev: Cohesion Policy needs visionaries, not conformism

Tomislav Donchev: Cohesion Policy needs visionaries, not conformism

14.02.2018
Insurance rules delay approved by Council on 14 February 2018

Insurance rules delay approved by Council on 14 February 2018

14.02.2018
Ministers propose a European Tourism Fund and a map of Europe’s 100 tourism sites

Ministers propose a European Tourism Fund and a map of Europe’s 100 tourism sites

13.02.2018
For the first time, Bulgaria hosted a meeting of the Frontex Management Board

For the first time, Bulgaria hosted a meeting of the Frontex Management Board

09.02.2018
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

08.02.2018
Bologna Follow-Up Group proposes setting up peer-group support to attain Yerevan goals

Bologna Follow-Up Group proposes setting up peer-group support to attain Yerevan goals

07.02.2018
Eco-Innovation Forum for Air Quality lays groundwork for EU political debate

Eco-Innovation Forum for Air Quality lays groundwork for EU political debate

06.02.2018
EU-Norway agreement signed, strengthening the prevention of VAT fraud

EU-Norway agreement signed, strengthening the prevention of VAT fraud

06.02.2018
European experts discussed healthy nutrition for children

European experts discussed healthy nutrition for children

06.02.2018
Joint press release following the 4th Association Council meeting between the European Union and Georgia

Joint press release following the 4th Association Council meeting between the European Union and Georgia

06.02.2018
Minister Dimov: Urgent solutions are needed to reduce air pollution

Minister Dimov: Urgent solutions are needed to reduce air pollution

05.02.2018
Official Website of Bulgarian 2018 EU Council Presidency Integrates CEF eTranslation

Official Website of Bulgarian 2018 EU Council Presidency Integrates CEF eTranslation

05.02.2018
The Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU was officially opened in Brussels with Bulgarian classics, folklore and European music

The Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU was officially opened in Brussels with Bulgarian classics, folklore and European music

02.02.2018
Sofia is hosting meeting of the working group on implementation of state aid modernisation

Sofia is hosting meeting of the working group on implementation of state aid modernisation

02.02.2018
South Sudan: EU adds 3 persons involved in serious human rights violation to sanctions list

South Sudan: EU adds 3 persons involved in serious human rights violation to sanctions list

02.02.2018
EU research ministers discuss future of research and innovation in Europe

EU research ministers discuss future of research and innovation in Europe

02.02.2018
Experts met in Sofia to discuss the opportunities of the Danube Strategy as the grounds for economic development

Experts met in Sofia to discuss the opportunities of the Danube Strategy as the grounds for economic development

01.02.2018
Tomislav Donchev: European Union needs clear perspective for the main political and economic priorities of Europe 2030

Tomislav Donchev: European Union needs clear perspective for the main political and economic priorities of Europe 2030

01.02.2018
Ministers of Economy discuss the future of the European industrial policy

Ministers of Economy discuss the future of the European industrial policy

01.02.2018
The Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union opens with a concert at BOZAR

The Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union opens with a concert at BOZAR

01.02.2018
The High Level Group on Gender Mainstreaming Has Discussed Women Participation in the Digital World

The High Level Group on Gender Mainstreaming Has Discussed Women Participation in the Digital World

31.01.2018
EU Youth Orchestra: a secure future following Council's agreement on funding

EU Youth Orchestra: a secure future following Council's agreement on funding

31.01.2018
Energy efficient buildings: EU ambassadors endorse agreement

Energy efficient buildings: EU ambassadors endorse agreement

31.01.2018
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russias actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russias actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

31.01.2018
Minister Karanikolov: “Digitalisation is one of the main drivers of innovation to enhance European competitiveness”

Minister Karanikolov: “Digitalisation is one of the main drivers of innovation to enhance European competitiveness”

31.01.2018
Cooperation is the key to successful development and implementation of disaster risk reduction strategies

Cooperation is the key to successful development and implementation of disaster risk reduction strategies

31.01.2018
Deputy Prime Minister Zaharieva chairs the first GAC Article 50 meeting under the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council

Deputy Prime Minister Zaharieva chairs the first GAC Article 50 meeting under the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council

29.01.2018
Brexit: Council (Article 50) adopts negotiating directives on the transition period

Brexit: Council (Article 50) adopts negotiating directives on the transition period

29.01.2018
Skimmed milk powder: Council modifies rules on public intervention to help the market

Skimmed milk powder: Council modifies rules on public intervention to help the market

29.01.2018
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the latest developments in Venezuela

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the latest developments in Venezuela

26.01.2018
The Netherlands announces at informal meeting in Sofia that it considers joining the European Public Prosecutor’s Office

The Netherlands announces at informal meeting in Sofia that it considers joining the European Public Prosecutor’s Office

26.01.2018
UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Volker Türk calls for EU support to UN global compact on refugees

UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Volker Türk calls for EU support to UN global compact on refugees

25.01.2018
EU Home Affairs Ministers discuss reform of the common European asylum system and improving border management

EU Home Affairs Ministers discuss reform of the common European asylum system and improving border management

25.01.2018
Minister Kralev: Globalisation in sport requires joint efforts and enhanced fight against doping

Minister Kralev: Globalisation in sport requires joint efforts and enhanced fight against doping

25.01.2018
Healthy nutrition for children and effective and affordable medicines: Bulgarian Minister for Health speaks before the ENVI European Parliament committee

Healthy nutrition for children and effective and affordable medicines: Bulgarian Minister for Health speaks before the ENVI European Parliament committee

25.01.2018
Development, regional development, fisheries: European Parliament committees hear about Bulgarian Presidency priorities in three policy areas

Development, regional development, fisheries: European Parliament committees hear about Bulgarian Presidency priorities in three policy areas

24.01.2018
Financial and monetary affairs, social issues, environment: three Bulgarian Ministers speak before European Parliament committees

Financial and monetary affairs, social issues, environment: three Bulgarian Ministers speak before European Parliament committees

24.01.2018
EU Directors General express full support for Bulgarian Presidency priorities during informal meeting in Sofia

EU Directors General express full support for Bulgarian Presidency priorities during informal meeting in Sofia

24.01.2018
European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) hosted four Bulgarian ministers

European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) hosted four Bulgarian ministers

23.01.2018
Three Bulgarian ministers presented the presidency priorities to the European Parliament committees for foreign affairs, employment and agriculture

Three Bulgarian ministers presented the presidency priorities to the European Parliament committees for foreign affairs, employment and agriculture

23.01.2018
Young people in the focus of the Bulgarian Presidency – three Bulgarian ministers present the Presidency priorities before the Culture and Education Committee of the European Parliament

Young people in the focus of the Bulgarian Presidency – three Bulgarian ministers present the Presidency priorities before the Culture and Education Committee of the European Parliament

23.01.2018
Two Bulgarian Ministers presented the Presidency's priorities to the European Parliament's internal market and transport committees

Two Bulgarian Ministers presented the Presidency's priorities to the European Parliament's internal market and transport committees

23.01.2018
Council recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area

Council recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area

23.01.2018
Macroeconomic imbalances: Council conclusions on the 2018 alert mechanism report

Macroeconomic imbalances: Council conclusions on the 2018 alert mechanism report

23.01.2018
Council conclusions on macroeconomic and fiscal guidance to the member states (annual growth survey)

Council conclusions on macroeconomic and fiscal guidance to the member states (annual growth survey)

23.01.2018
Finance Minister Goranov chairs the first ECOFIN meeting under the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council

Finance Minister Goranov chairs the first ECOFIN meeting under the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council

23.01.2018
Taxation: Eight jurisdictions removed from EU list

Taxation: Eight jurisdictions removed from EU list

23.01.2018
Remarks by M. Centeno following the Eurogroup meeting of 22 January 2018

Remarks by M. Centeno following the Eurogroup meeting of 22 January 2018

22.01.2018
Eurogroup statement on Greece

Eurogroup statement on Greece

22.01.2018
Bulgarian Presidency priorities presented before the Committee on International Trade and the Committee on Constitutional Affairs

Bulgarian Presidency priorities presented before the Committee on International Trade and the Committee on Constitutional Affairs

22.01.2018
Venezuela: EU sanctions 7 individuals holding official positions

Venezuela: EU sanctions 7 individuals holding official positions

22.01.2018
North Korea: EU sanctions 17 DPRK nationals involved in activities aimed at evading sanctions

North Korea: EU sanctions 17 DPRK nationals involved in activities aimed at evading sanctions

22.01.2018
Iraq: EU adopts new strategy

Iraq: EU adopts new strategy

22.01.2018
EU-Chile association agreement: negotiating directives made public

EU-Chile association agreement: negotiating directives made public

22.01.2018
Zimbabwe: Council adopts conclusions in light of ongoing political transition

Zimbabwe: Council adopts conclusions in light of ongoing political transition

22.01.2018
EU Directors General Informal Meeting to be held in Sofia

EU Directors General Informal Meeting to be held in Sofia

21.01.2018
The Directors General/Directors on Climate Change met in Sofia

The Directors General/Directors on Climate Change met in Sofia

19.01.2018
The Directors General/Directors on Climate Change will meet on 18-19 January in Sofia

The Directors General/Directors on Climate Change will meet on 18-19 January in Sofia

17.01.2018
Effort sharing regulation: EU ambassadors approve provisional agreement

Effort sharing regulation: EU ambassadors approve provisional agreement

17.01.2018
Mário Centeno starts mandate as Eurogroup President

Mário Centeno starts mandate as Eurogroup President

12.01.2018
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

12.01.2018
Bulgarian Presidency begins with €100 million Juncker Plan loan for agri-pharma business Huvepharma

Bulgarian Presidency begins with €100 million Juncker Plan loan for agri-pharma business Huvepharma

12.01.2018
European Commission and Bulgarian Government meet at the start of the Bulgarian Presidency

European Commission and Bulgarian Government meet at the start of the Bulgarian Presidency

12.01.2018
Bulgaria’s Justice and Interior Ministers outlined the Presidency priorities before the European Parliament's LIBE Committee

Bulgaria’s Justice and Interior Ministers outlined the Presidency priorities before the European Parliament's LIBE Committee

11.01.2018
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo

09.01.2018
Bulgarian ministers to present the Presidency's priorities before the European Parliament committees

Bulgarian ministers to present the Presidency's priorities before the European Parliament committees

09.01.2018
The College of EU Commissioners and the Bulgarian government will hold a joint session on 12 January in Sofia

The College of EU Commissioners and the Bulgarian government will hold a joint session on 12 January in Sofia

08.01.2018
North Korea: EU aligns its lists of sanctioned people and entities with the latest UN Security Council resolution

North Korea: EU aligns its lists of sanctioned people and entities with the latest UN Security Council resolution

08.01.2018
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the situation in Iran

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the situation in Iran

03.01.2018
Creating a modern electricity market – Council agrees its position

Creating a modern electricity market – Council agrees its position

19.12.2017
Governance of the Energy Union – Council agrees general approach

Governance of the Energy Union – Council agrees general approach

18.12.2017
A more competitive and consumer-oriented internal electricity market – Council reaches general approach

A more competitive and consumer-oriented internal electricity market – Council reaches general approach

18.12.2017
Black Sea fisheries: Council adopts 2018 catch limits

Black Sea fisheries: Council adopts 2018 catch limits

11.12.2017
Bulgaria Hosted the Traditional Pre-Presidency Informal Meeting of the State Secretaries and Secretaries-General of the EU Member States

Bulgaria Hosted the Traditional Pre-Presidency Informal Meeting of the State Secretaries and Secretaries-General of the EU Member States

01.12.2017
The first of the events in sector "Education" on the calendar of the Bulgarian Presidency of the EU Council took place in Sofia

The first of the events in sector "Education" on the calendar of the Bulgarian Presidency of the EU Council took place in Sofia

01.12.2017

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