How can the EU impose costs on Russia?
The key challenge for the West is to deter any possible Russian action in Eastern Ukraine, and pursue a twin-track policy aimed at de-escalation
Vessela Tcherneva
Georgieva’s difficult tasks
The European Parliament votes on the new EU Commission on Tuesday. But for the replacement for the original Bulgarian Commissioner the vote is a minor hurdle compared to the tasks of the next five years
Десетилетието на пожарникарите
Firemen, realists and idealists: this century’s global leaders. A piece in Bulgarian.
Obama’s First Year
When it comes to Russia, central Europeans are rightly concerned about Obama’s ‘reset’ policy, but for the wrong reasons
Чий е Европейският съюз
Закъснял с десет години, Лисабонският договор изглежда, че най-после ще види бял свят….
Fragility in the making
Bulgarians go to polls on Sunday. Instead of enhancing the fledgling democracy, the elections have increased feelings of uncertainty concerning Bulgaria?s democratic future.
Russia’s EU Trojan horse makes a change
Bulgaria seems to have learned a lesson from January?s gas crisis ? Europeanise its energy resources. Vessela Tcherneva gives a first hand account of the Sofia Energy Conference.
Moldova: time to take sides
The decision to hold a recount in Moldova’s disputed election offers the European Union an opportunity to rediscover its democratic agency, says Vessela Tcherneva
Bridging Europe’s solidarity gap
Today there is a new division in Europe – a solidarity gap. How will the EU bridge this perception, asks Vessela Tcherneva.
Gas crisis should refocus the EU’s priorities
Bulgaria was one of the countries worst affected by the gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine. What lessons are there for Bulgaria to learn?