Nieuws bij Bulgaars voorzitterschap Europese Unie 1e helft 2018 (Bulgaars voorzitterschap)

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

Ministers of Economy discuss the future of the European industrial policy

More than 60 experts from 14 European countries met in Sofia to discuss the opportunities of the Danube Strategy as the grounds for economic development

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

Informal Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Competitiveness 01-02 February: Media Advisory

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

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

Informal Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Competitiveness will be held in Sofia on 1-2 February 2018

The week ahead, 29 January - 02 February

European Commission and EU member states’ representatives will discuss state aid modernisation in Sofia

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

The Secretary General of the National Assembly, Ms Stefana Karaslavova, participated as key speaker at the Meeting of the Secretaries General of the European Union Parliaments

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

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

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

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

Bulgarian Presidency priorities discussed in committees

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

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