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Bulgaria EU Commissioner Kuneva Picks EC over EP

The Bulgarian EU Commissioner for Consumer Protection, Meglena Kuneva, confirmed Friday she is continuing her work with the EC.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 10, 2009, Friday // 14:43 | Viewed: 2952

Gergana Passy: Loss of European Affairs Post Bad for Bulgaria

Bulgaria's current Minister of European Affairs, Gergana Passy, has stated that not having a Minister of European Affairs in the next government will be a big loss for the country.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 10, 2009, Friday // 14:33 | Viewed: 4062

EPP Calls for Immediate Release of SAPARD Funds for Bulgaria

The Head of the German delegation (CSU) in the EPP Group, MEP Markus Ferber, vowed support for the unfreezing of SAPARD funds for Bulgaria.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 10, 2009, Friday // 13:37 | Viewed: 1843

OLAF Director: Bulgaria Criminals Play under Nose of Government

EU anti-fraud office (OLAF) director Franz-Hermann Bruener has stated that Bulgaria must do more to fight corruption and particularly the misuse of EU funds.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 10, 2009, Friday // 08:25 | Viewed: 1713

OLAF Report: Bulgaria SAPARD Payments under Scrutiny

In the 2008 European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) report published Thursday, Bulgaria was reported to have the 2nd most active corruption cases in the EU at the end of the year.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 9, 2009, Thursday // 15:29 | Viewed: 1633

EU Member States Officially Endorse Barosso for 2nd Term

The EU Member States officially nominated Tuesday EC President, Jose Manuel Barroso, for a second five-year term.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 9, 2009, Thursday // 14:55 | Viewed: 1516

EC Report for Bulgaria Due July 22, No Safeguard Clause

No safeguard clause will be recommended by the progress report of the European Commission on justice and home affairs in Bulgaria, which is to come out on July 22, 2009.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 9, 2009, Thursday // 13:50 | Viewed: 2199

Bulgaria Has EU Operational Programs Contracts for EUR 3 B

EU operational programs contracts for over EUR 3 B have been signed in Bulgaria so far.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 8, 2009, Wednesday // 15:50 | Viewed: 1416

E.On, Gaz De France Fined by EC Competition Regulators

Energy giants E.On and Gaz De France (GDF) Suez have been fined by European Commission competition regulators for carving up gas markets between them.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 8, 2009, Wednesday // 14:28 | Viewed: 2451

Ireland Holds Second Lisbon Treaty Referendum October 2

The Republic of Ireland is holding a second referendum on the EU Reform Treaty, known as the Lisbon Treaty, on October 2, 2009.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 8, 2009, Wednesday // 14:12 | Viewed: 2542

French Ambassador: EU Expects Visible Results from Bulgaria

French Ambassador to Bulgaria, Etienne de Poncins, has stated that the EU expects results from the country's new administration.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 8, 2009, Wednesday // 09:54 | Viewed: 2114

MEP Wilders: Bulgaria, Romania Should Leave EU

MEP and leader of the Dutch far-right Freedom Part (PVV), Geert Wilders, has called for Bulgaria and Romania to be thrown out of the EU

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 8, 2009, Wednesday // 08:46 | Viewed: 3162

Borisov: Kuneva Won't Be New Bulgaria EU Commissioner

The winner of the parliamentary elections in Bulgaria, Boyko Borisov has stated that current Bulgarian EU Commissioner Meglena Kuneva will not keep her position.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 7, 2009, Tuesday // 13:33 | Viewed: 2861

Eurogroup Head Junker: Eurozone Deflation not Imminent

The 16-nation eurozone is not headed for imminent deflation despite a fall in prices in June.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 7, 2009, Tuesday // 09:58 | Viewed: 3155

Dutch Minister: Bulgaria Should Discipline Corrupt Border Officials

Netherlands Foreign Minister, Maxime Verhagen, has said that Dutch victims of extortion by Bulgarian border officials should report the date and time of the incidents

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 6, 2009, Monday // 19:57 | Viewed: 2057

European People Party Wants EU Commissioner from Bulgaria GERB

The Chair of EPP group at the EP, Joseph Daul, defined GERB's victory at the general elections in Bulgaria as crushing.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 6, 2009, Monday // 16:48 | Viewed: 2786

Bulgaria Posts Large Fall in Retail Sales

Bulgaria is among the European Union member states that registered the largest decreases in the volume of retail trade in May month-upon-month, official EU data showed on Friday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 3, 2009, Friday // 15:38 | Viewed: 1227

EU Ready for Diplomatic Actions against Iran

The European Union is "ready to take action" if Iran does not free the remaining UK embassy staff held in Tehran,

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 3, 2009, Friday // 09:41 | Viewed: 2043

Euro Area Unemployment Records 10 Year High in May

The unemployment rate in the Euro area rose to 9,5% in May 2009 from 9,3% in April as companies continue to lay off employees in attempt to survive the global financial crisis.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 2, 2009, Thursday // 13:16 | Viewed: 1754

Crooked Cucumbers Make Comeback on EU Markets

The EU rules about the size and the form of many fruits and vegetables become ineffective beginning July 1.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 1, 2009, Wednesday // 16:13 | Viewed: 6531

Sweden Ambassador: EU Will Continue Monitoring Bulgaria

The European Commission will continue to closely monitor Bulgaria during the Swedish EU Presidency which started Wednesday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 1, 2009, Wednesday // 13:58 | Viewed: 1562
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