NATO leaders showed unity in supporting Ukraine, condemning China’s double dealing and the need to strengthen allies’ capabilities
Maria Simeonova commented on the latest news from America and the main messages from the NATO summit
NATO leaders showed unity in supporting Ukraine, condemning China’s double dealing and the need to strengthen allies’ capabilities
Maria Simeonova commented on the latest news from America and the main messages from the NATO summit
The NATO summit in Washington showed that allies are united on: aid to Ukraine; condemnation of China’s double game; the need to strengthen capabilities, including through larger defense budgets
Maria Simeonova reports directly from the NATO summit
From Bulgaria’s perspective, there is neither political nor public support for reopening the issue
Maria Simeonova comments on North Macedonia’s VMRO proposal for re-negotiating constitutional change
Maria Simeonova on the potential admission of Bulgaria into the Schengen area
In his style, he [Orban] will raise the level, he will try to twist arms, but on the issues with existing consensus, I do not believe he will go in another direction
Maria Simeonova comments the consequences of Hungary’s presidency of the EU council of ministers, Orban’s position regarding Ukraine, and the chances of Bulgaria and Romania to join the land Schengen
The greater influence of the right-wing and far-right parties in the European Parliament speaks of more difficult procedures for adopting certain decisions because they will want a seat at the table
The results of the European elections and the growing influence of Meloni. The far-right camp is the third strongest group in the European Parliament, but cracks are visible in it due to the lack of united positions on key issues. Meloni is looking for pragmatic cooperation on some issues with the centrist parties, but they also need to lend a hand. What will happen on the French elections?
Trump’s relations with some European leaders could undermine EU unity
There are three factions in the Republican Party with differing positions on what the US role in the world should be. However, US policy towards the EU will certainly change if Trump wins. In such a scenario, Europeans must show unity
There is higher responsibility on the current political formations to offer stable solution to the political crisis in Bulgaria
Maria Simeonova discusses the results of the Bulgarian national elections
It’s possible that the rule of law reforms will slow down in case Bulgaria returns to the status quo
Maria Simeonova comments on the outcome on the European and general snap elections in Bulgaria
Bulgaria must engage in European geopolitical debates or risk being sidelined. If this happens, it is not only the country that will bear negative consequences, but also its citizens.
Maria Simeonova comments on Macron’s speech, the scenarios for the European Parliament, and Bulgaria’s stance in the European debates