The Netherlands and France may come up to be the propellers to delay a decision on Bulgaria's EU entry date, according to Die Welt.
The German daily reported on "high diplomatic circles" suggesting that the pair are working behind the scenes urging the E...
Vice President of the EC responsible for Justice, Freedom and Security, Franco Frattini has praised highly the "enormous progress" Bulgaria marked in the justice area.
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The chairman of the European Parliament's foreign affairs committee said he was puzzled and surprised with Sofia response to Brussels' criticisms over its progress in tackling organized crime and corruption.
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The postponement of Bulgaria's entry into the European Union would have both interior and external negative effect, Bulgaria's foreign minister commented in Lithuania.
Ivaylo Kafin underlined that there are European countries that are still to ratify Bul...
Bulgaria's top Prosecutor Boris Velchev and Supreme Cassation Court Chair Ivan Grigorov are heading for a working visit to Brussels.
They are expected to meet with the European Commission Vice President responsible for Justice, Freedom and Security, Fran...
Sweden's parliament unanimously ratified Bulgaria and Romania's EU Accession Treaty on May 9, celebrated as Europe Day.
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The EU Commission President Jose Barroso denied media reports that the decision on the accession date of Romania and Bulgaria will be delayed by up to five months.
"The European Commission will definitely take a decision on Bulgaria and Romania on May 16...

In an untraditional wave of celebrations, key cafes all over Europe gathered pastry connoisseurs to celebrate Europe Day on Tuesday.
27 Cafes d'Europe, in 27 European capitals, Sofia included, held coffeehouse discussions with the public and young people...
The EU Commission President Jose Barroso has already decided to delay the decision on the accession date of Romania and Bulgaria by up to five months, media reports said on Tuesday.
Rumours for delaying the judgement till the autumn have been circulating...
The European Commission comprehensive report on Bulgaria due May 16 wouldn't be pleasant, Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin has said.
Delaying the country's EU entry, however, was improbable, according to the minister....
Sweden's parliament will ratify Bulgaria and Romania's EU Accession Treaty on Tuesday.
Choosing to ratify the two countries' EU accord on May 9, Europe Day, was no accident, the Sweden's government says, as they found this to be the best date to back the...

Bulgaria was celebrating Tuesday Europe Day with a series of events all over the country.
The delegation of the European Commission in Bulgaria marked May 9 with a fest in the open under the motto "Bulgaria - European Treasure"....
The UK Conservative party has voiced its support for Bulgaria's timely entry into the European Union.
In a letter sent by the Tory leader David Cameron it was written that the Conservative party is firmly supporting Bulgaria's entry into the Union, which...

The European Commission will continue debates on its draft report on Bulgaria till the very day of its release, the head of the team for Bulgaria in DG Enlargement said.
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Brussels may not recommend an entry date for Romania and Bulgaria in its report next week but an intermediate solution of giving the answer only this autumn is considered, EUexpands reported, citing European sources.
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