EC: Last-Minute Debates on Bulgaria Not Ruled Out
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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Intermediate Solution for Romania, Bulgaria Likely
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.
Los Angeles Times: Bulgaria Criticized in EU Bid
Bulgaria's bid to join the European Union next year has been strongly criticized by experts sent by Brussels to assess whether the Balkan country is really cracking down on organized crime and corruption, the Los Angeles Times wrote Monday. The article c
EU Expert Wants Bulgaria's Interior Head on Platter
A EU investigator has asked Bulgaria's interior minister to publicly apologize after falling out with him over a damning report on Sofia's crime fighting efforts. Klaus Jansen, a top German justice official, was sent on a Brussels mission to Bulgaria to
Balkans' Future Affirmed in United Europe
The furture of the Balkans is in united Europe, former President of Bulgaria Zhelyu Zhelev (1990 - 1997) said during a conference of the Balkan Political Club in Sarajevo.
Ireland Reluctant on Labour Market Access to Bulgarians
The Irish government may keep closed its labour market for Bulgarian and Romanian workers if the countries join the European Union next year, according to The Sunday Times.
Sofia Hopeful on EU Red Flag Removal in Farming
Sofia expects that the May 16 report of the European Commission will not include a red flag in the sector of agriculture.
Ex-President of Bulgaria Confers on EU Prospects of Bosnia
The Balkan Political Club has gathered in the heart of Bosnia to discuss its European Union aspirations.
Montenegro Struggles to Open Separate EU Talks
Montenegrin authorities have voiced confidence it will not become a victim of Serbia's failure to arrest war crimes suspect Ratko Mladic. Local politicians are predicting a vote for independence from Serbia in a 21 May referendum and continued talks with
EU May Demand New Budget Reporting Mode from Bulgaria
The finance ministers of the EU countries may demand from acceding Bulgaria and Romania to bring their budget accounting schemes in line with those of the bloc to cut their budget deficits. According to Romanian newspaper Adevarul, during a ministerial m
Single Market Hailed as EU's Key Achievement
According to the majority of Europeans, peace among all Member states and the single market are the most positive achievements of European unification. These answers dominate two special Eurobarometer surveys conducted in February and March 2006 in the
Prague Against EU Safeguard Clauses on Bulgaria
The Czech Republic is firmly against the European Union enforcement safeguard clauses after Bulgaria's entry. In the words of Czech Republic Deputy European Affairs Minister Vladimir Muller Bulgaria should join the Union as planned January 1, 2007.
Bulgaria's PM for BBC: Sofia Hopes for Fair EU Report
Over the last few years Bulgaria saw considerable reforms that lead to revolutionary changes and perceivable results, Bulgaria's prime minister told the BBC in an interview. Sergey Stanishev was firm that Bulgaria's membership in the European Union would
Brussels's Hands "Tied" over Bulgaria, Romania EU Entry
Bulgaria and Romania may accede to the European Union even without making the necessary changes, Austria's Die Presse newspaper wrote in an article, entitled "Brussels's Hands Tied". The safeguard clause, which may delay Bulgaria and Romania's entry by o
Mladic "Halts" Serbia Talks with EU
The European Union has called off talks on closer ties with Serbia because of its failure to arrest war crimes suspect Ratko Mladic.
Sofia's Possible EU Entry Delay "Political Mistake"
President Traian Basescu has said any separation of Bulgaria and Romania concerning their EU accession would be "a political mistake".
Romania Laid Corruption Charges against 9 MPs, 4 Ministers
Prosecutors in Bucharest have laid corruption charges against nine members of parliament and four ministers, including former Prime Minister Adrian Nastase, shows data of the anti-corruption department. Days before the European Commission publishes its k
FT: Sofia Awaits Last-Minute Decision On EU Entry
Bulgaria could be made to wait until the last minute to find out whether it can join the European Union next year, amid serious concern in Brussels about its commitment to tackling organized crime and corruption, Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Acco
Europe Day Spotlights Bulgaria, Romania
This year's Europe Day, which will be marked in Brussels on May 9, will highlight Bulgaria and Romania for the first time as future EU members as of 1 January 2007. This was announced by Bulgaria's Embassy in Belgium and the country's mission to the EU.
EC: No Decision on Romania, Bulgaria Date
EU Commission spokeswoman for enlargement Krisztina Nagy told EUexpands that the decision on the likely date of Romania and Bulgaria EU accession has not been taken yet. Nagy was reacting to information published by the Romanian press according to which
Sofia Snubs Bucharest Reports of EU Delay
Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry said there is no data available to confirm Romanian reports that Bulgaria's membership will be delayed by one year. "The efforts of all institutions, involved in Bulgaria's preparation for EU entry, are focused on the target d
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