Brussels is determined to uphold the European perspective of the six Western Balkan countries
Maria Simeonova discusses the EU-Western Balkans summit and its geopolitical, energy and migration implications
Brussels is determined to uphold the European perspective of the six Western Balkan countries
Maria Simeonova discusses the EU-Western Balkans summit and its geopolitical, energy and migration implications
The EU has a new instrument, thanks to which it is possible to link the allocation of EU funds and the non-violation of the principles of the rule of law in the member states
Maria Simeonova discusses the unprecedented actions by the European Commission for the systematic violation of the principles of the rule of law in Hungary
Giorgia Meloni did not hesitate to uphold the strong support for Ukraine throughout the election campaign – Bulgarian politicians should learn from this example
Maria Simeonova discusses what to expect from the new Italian government led by Giorgia Meloni
If we go in a spiral of caretaker governments, we have to consider one negative of the Bulgarian administration – it is not empowered enough
Maria Simeonova in Dnevnik’s election studios on the day of Bulgaria’s parliamentary elections
The future progress will depend on the political will to keep the dialogue going acknowledging the arduous geopolitical context
Maria Simeonova on the bilateral relations between Bulgaria and North Macedonia
Bulgarians have experienced a European awakening, with many of them now feeling that they truly belong in the EU family
Maria Simeonova is quoted on the state of Bulgarian politics
The bilateral relations between Bulgaria and North Macedonia have been misused for domestic messaging of populist politicians in Bulgaria
Maria Simeonova on the bilateral dispute between Sofia and Skopje
Unblocking the stand-off will depend on the goodwill of the countries to engage in a constructive dialogue and their readiness to consistently participate in it
Maria Simeonova from ECFR Sofia on recent developments between Bulgaria and North Macedonia
Given the fragility of the political landscape in Bulgaria, it is probable that the unresolved issues between Sofia and Skopje will remain in place for some time
Maria Simeonova on the results of the 2021 Bulgarian elections and what they mean for the North Macedonia-Bulgaria dispute