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
23.05.2018
Joint EU-U.S. statement following the EU-U.S. Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Meeting
European defence: Council and European Parliament reach provisional agreement on a regulation establishing the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP)
New rules on data protection for EU institutions agreed
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
Waste management and recycling: Council adopts new rules
Organic farming: new EU rules adopted
New type-approval and market surveillance system for motor vehicles: Council concludes reform of the sector
European Parliament election dates: Council confirms 23 to 26 May 2019
New approach on negotiating and concluding EU trade agreements adopted by Council
Council gives the go-ahead to trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand
Informal meeting of the Working Party on Customs Union within the calendar of the Bulgarian Presidency
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
16.05.2018
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
14.05.2018
GAC (Article 50) reviewed the state of play of the Brexit negotiations
Ukraine: EU adds five persons involved in the organisation of Russian presidential elections in illegally annexed Crimea and Sevastopol to sanctions list
Bulgarian Presidency kickstarts discussions on the next MFF
Money laundering and terrorist financing: new rules adopted
EU training mission in Mali: Council extends mission for two years with broadened mandate to include support for G5 Sahel Joint Force
EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia: operation to contribute to better information sharing on crime in the Mediterranean
Effort sharing regulation: Council adopts emission reduction targets
Better protection and management of land and forests across the Union: Council adopts a new regulation
Environmental reporting obligations: Council adopts clearer rules
Energy efficient buildings: Council adopts revised directive
Bulgarian Presidency puts strong emphasis on protecting cultural heritage
09.05.2018
Radio communications are an effective tool in extreme situations in police work
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU following US President Trump's announcement on the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA)
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
The budget attaches discussed the benefits from the use of the financial instruments in the EU budget
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
04.05.2018
New psychoactive substances pose specific threat with international dimensions
03.05.2018
Informal meeting of the EU Security Policy Directors
30.04.2018
The Bulgarian Presidency will prioritise work on the 'New Consumer Deal' legislative package
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
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
26.04.2018
European political parties: revised funding rules adopted
Bulgaria hosted the 13th Asia-Europe Finance Ministers’ (ASEM) meeting
Myanmar/Burma: EU extends and strengthens its arms embargo, and adopts a framework for targeted measures against officials responsible for serious human rights violations
Brussels II Conference on 'Supporting the future of Syria and the region': co-chairs declaration
Rhenus Bulgaria becomes a partner of the Bulgarian Presidency
Minister Goranov takes part in Eurofi
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
European travel information and authorisation system (ETIAS): Council confirms agreement with European Parliament
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
23.04.2018
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
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
North Korea: EU adds four persons involved in financing of nuclear programme to sanctions list
The “Clean Energy for All Europeans” package is fundamental to European energy policy, ministers agree at meeting in Sofia
Simpler use of EU funds: Council confirms deal with Parliament
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
17.04.2018
European ministers discuss changes to the EU electoral law ahead of European Parliament elections in May 2019
Over 100 enterprises to present their products at the Seventh European Social Entrepreneurship Forum
Negotiations begin on a mandatory Transparency Register for the three EU Institutions
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
Syria: Council adopts conclusions
South Sudan: Council adopts conclusions
Council adopts its position on a new legal framework against unfair trade competition
Malicious cyber activities: Council adopts conclusions
Chemical disarmament and non-proliferation: Council adopts conclusions
International conference discusses the development of social economy
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
12.04.2018
Bulgaria launches European network of women leaders in the digital industry
EU Youth Orchestra: Council secures Orchestra's future
Updated rules on lorry and bus drivers' training adopted by the Council Share
Georgia: Council approves €45 million in financial assistance
Iran: Council extends by one year sanctions responding to serious human rights violation
Council adopts cross-border parcel delivery rules to boost e-commerce
Delivery and implementation of cohesion policy after 2020: Council adopts conclusions
Strong international engagement and expansion of the public-private partnerships are vital for the protection of critical infrastructure
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
Bulgarian Presidency calls for clear focus on digital and entrepreneurial skills in school programmes
Posting of workers: Council confirms the compromise text agreed with the European Parliament
EU Environment Ministers discussed measures to improve air quality
10.04.2018
North Korea: EU aligns its restrictive measures with latest UN sanctions
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
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
27.03.2018
CO2 emissions of lorries, buses and coaches: provisional agreement with Parliament on new rules for monitoring and reporting
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 European Chief Public Prosecutor's election procedure is expected to start in June 2018, as announced at an international conference held in Sofia
Prime Minister Borissov and European Council President Donald Tusk discuss their expectations about the EU-Turkey summit
Cybersecurity is a key EU priority, say senior experts at a conference in Sofia
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
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 jobs, growth and competitiveness, as well as other items (Paris Agreement and Digital Europe)
Luis de Guindos appointed as Vice President of the European Central Bank
Unitary patent protection supports European entrepreneurship
21.03.2018
Tripartite social summit, 21 March 2018 in Brussels
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
General Affairs Council concluded preparations for the March European Council
Multilateral investment court: Council gives mandate to the Commission to open negotiations
One market – one Europe
EU-US insurance agreement concluded
Council agrees dates for the 2019 European Parliament elections
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
Statement by the Foreign Affairs Council on the Salisbury attack
European Research Area Committee discusses open science and open innovation in Plovdiv
Deputy Minister Monika Panayotova attended the Plenary Session of the European Parliament
16.03.2018
Committees of JHA Council hold discussions in Sofia
Directors General for Schools propose to fund more innovative projects under Erasmus + Programme
African Union - European Union relations: joint visit of AU and EU ambassadors to Central African Republic
Bulgarian Presidency drives discussions on social Europe after 2020
15.03.2018
Quality and effective apprenticeships: Council adopts European framework
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
13.03.2018
Corporate tax avoidance: Agreement reached on tax intermediaries
Taxation: 3 jurisdictions removed, 3 added to EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions
Bulgarian Presidency puts forward a vision for the EU’s next industrial strategy
12.03.2018
EU industrial policy strategy: Council adopts conclusions
EU prolongs sanctions over actions against Ukraine's territorial integrity until 15 September 2018
Enforcement of intellectual property rights: Council adopts conclusions
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
Fighting fraud with non-cash means of payment : Council agrees its position
Insurance distribution: Council delays application of new rules
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
Europol: Council appoints Catherine De Bolle as Executive Director
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
06.03.2018
Minister Karanikolov launches conference on youth entrepreneurship in Europe
Defence cooperation: Council adopts an implementation roadmap for the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO)
Environment ministers discussed the Circular Economy and the Plastics Strategy
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
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
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
Senior officials of the EU and the US discussed fight against terrorism, migration, security and cyberspace issues in Sofia
Joint statement on the revision of the Posting of Workers Directive
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
First regular flight from Sofia to Ljubljana to take off within months
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
Jobs, growth and competitiveness: key issues for the EU leaders at their March meeting in Brussels
Better deals and wider choice for consumers as the EU puts an end to geo-blocking
EIB: Council approves extra €3.7 billion to address migration issues
EU Emissions Trading System reform: Council approves new rules for the period 2021 to 2030
EU trade ministers discuss the prospects of the multilateral trading system
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
Syria: EU adds two new ministers to sanctions list
Sixteenth meeting of the Cooperation Council between the European Union and Kazakhstan
Moldova: Council adopts conclusions
Human rights: EU adopts conclusions on EU priorities at United Nations human rights fora in 2018
Cambodia: Council adopts conclusions
Maldives: Council adopts conclusions
Myanmar/Burma: Council adopts conclusions
Climate Diplomacy: Council adopts conclusions
North Korea: EU aligns sanctions with latest UN Security Council resolution
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
EU ambassadors approve new rules on waste management and recycling
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
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
EU student e-card will facilitate students’ mobility in Europe
Funding of European political parties: Council ready to launch talks with Parliament
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
Macroeconomic dialogue with the social partners
19.02.2018
Bulgarian Presidency holds a second debate on the future of agricultural policy
Sugar sector: Council agrees on the reimbursement of excess levies between 1999 and 2001
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
Bulgarian Presidency steers a discussion on more and better possibilities for young people
Tomislav Donchev: Cohesion Policy needs visionaries, not conformism
14.02.2018
Insurance rules delay approved by Council on 14 February 2018
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
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
08.02.2018
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
06.02.2018
EU-Norway agreement signed, strengthening the prevention of VAT fraud
European experts discussed healthy nutrition for children
Joint press release following the 4th Association Council meeting between the European Union and Georgia
Minister Dimov: Urgent solutions are needed to reduce air pollution
05.02.2018
Official Website of Bulgarian 2018 EU Council Presidency Integrates CEF eTranslation
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
South Sudan: EU adds 3 persons involved in serious human rights violation to sanctions list
EU research ministers discuss future of research and innovation in Europe
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
Ministers of Economy discuss the future of the European industrial policy
The Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union opens with a concert at BOZAR
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
Energy efficient buildings: EU ambassadors endorse agreement
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
Minister Karanikolov: “Digitalisation is one of the main drivers of innovation to enhance European competitiveness”
Cooperation is the key to successful development and implementation of disaster risk reduction strategies
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
Skimmed milk powder: Council modifies rules on public intervention to help the market
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
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
Minister Kralev: Globalisation in sport requires joint efforts and enhanced fight against doping
Healthy nutrition for children and effective and affordable medicines: Bulgarian Minister for Health speaks before the ENVI European Parliament committee
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
EU Directors General express full support for Bulgarian Presidency priorities during informal meeting in Sofia
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
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
Two Bulgarian Ministers presented the Presidency's priorities to the European Parliament's internal market and transport committees
Council recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area
Macroeconomic imbalances: Council conclusions on the 2018 alert mechanism report
Council conclusions on macroeconomic and fiscal guidance to the member states (annual growth survey)
Finance Minister Goranov chairs the first ECOFIN meeting under the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council
Taxation: Eight jurisdictions removed from EU list
Remarks by M. Centeno following the Eurogroup meeting of 22 January 2018
22.01.2018
Eurogroup statement on Greece
Bulgarian Presidency priorities presented before the Committee on International Trade and the Committee on Constitutional Affairs
Venezuela: EU sanctions 7 individuals holding official positions
North Korea: EU sanctions 17 DPRK nationals involved in activities aimed at evading sanctions
Iraq: EU adopts new strategy
EU-Chile association agreement: negotiating directives made public
Zimbabwe: Council adopts conclusions in light of ongoing political transition
EU Directors General Informal Meeting to be held in Sofia
21.01.2018
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
17.01.2018
Effort sharing regulation: EU ambassadors approve provisional agreement
Mário Centeno starts mandate as Eurogroup President
12.01.2018
Bulgarian Presidency begins with €100 million Juncker Plan loan for agri-pharma business Huvepharma
European Commission and Bulgarian Government meet at the start of the Bulgarian Presidency
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
09.01.2018
Bulgarian ministers to present the Presidency's priorities before the European Parliament committees
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
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
19.12.2017
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
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
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
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