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Bulgaria’s Radev is a sovereigntist – but still an Atlanticist

The recent electoral victory of Prime Minister Rumen Radev is leading to a new defence outlook in Bulgaria. While worries have been expressed regarding the politician’s pro-Russia sympathies, the country looks increasingly able to play a constructive role in the Black Sea region.

July 21, 2026 - Stefano Arroque

Bulgaria’s European paradox

From Schengen and the euro to brain drain and the concept of "imam chovek", Bulgaria's recent successes reveal a deeper contradiction: a country more integrated into Europe than ever, yet still struggling to build the state many citizens want.

July 6, 2026 - Mathieu Lemoine

Bulgaria at the rule of law crossroads: can Rumen Radev become the much-needed game changer?

The ongoing saga relating to corruption in Bulgaria has taken a new turn with the resignation of President Rumen Radev. The long-term critic of the political establishment has now decided to enter parliament in hopes of curtailing the country’s rule of law backsliding. Polls suggest that the former president could well command significant support but some commentators worry if Radev will manage to deliver on his promises.

March 10, 2026 - Radosveta Vassileva

Betraying Kolevi: Bulgaria’s pseudo-mechanism for investigating a sitting General Prosecutor

The Kolevi judgment of 2009 continues to impact Bulgaria’s notoriously troubled justice system. While European bodies have maintained oversight concerning the consequences of this case, this involvement remains a story of missed opportunities.

December 16, 2025 - Radosveta Vassileva

Bulgaria’s Eurozone games

The circumstances surrounding a proposed initiation of a referendum on Bulgaria's entry date to the Eurozone are symptomatic of the country's rule of law decay.

May 20, 2025 - Radosveta Vassileva

In the Western Balkans, Brussels must side with North Macedonia in its dispute with Bulgaria

North Macedonia’s path to the EU has now been stalled by a dispute with Bulgaria related to language and identity. Such issues have now become embedded in the integration process. The bloc must do everything it can to make sure that this problem does not hold up other discussions related to Skopje’s accession.

November 22, 2024 - Bojan Lazarevski

North Macedonia’s EU membership drifts further away

For the third consecutive decade, North Macedonia finds itself at a critical crossroads. The newly elected government is grappling with a myriad of challenges related to EU integration and its relations with neighbouring countries. The situation has only gotten worse since the EU decided to decouple North Macedonia’s membership bid from Albania.

"Anticipated but painful" – this sentiment captures the reaction of many Macedonians upon hearing the news that the European Union has decoupled the country from Albania on the road to EU membership. For years, both nations had advanced together and the announcement came as a disappointment to many. It is clear that North Macedonia was once seen as a frontrunner in EU integration. However, due to unresolved bilateral disputes with neighbours and missteps by its political leadership throughout the years, the country now finds itself lagging behind in a region that is steadily moving forward.

November 21, 2024 - Jovan Gjorgovski

Georgia, Moldova and Bulgaria are counting on Europe’s support to resist Russia and safeguard democracy

The region is currently experiencing a wave of elections that could prove pivotal for the future of various countries. If the West is to properly halt Russian designs concerning these events, it must offer a comprehensive plan to both political parties and civil society to strengthen and maintain democratic values in the area.

October 30, 2024 - Lika Kobeshavidze

Depicting natural wonders, the rich cultural heritage and the mentalité of Bulgaria all while baring the bones of taboo topics

It is rare to find books on Bulgarian history in the English language – it is even more uncommon to come across works of fiction with a historical twist which are set in Bulgaria. Ellis Shuman’s Rakiya: Stories of Bulgaria shines a light on the idiosyncrasies of Bulgarian life and rich historical heritage while exposing angles on Bulgarian mentality of which the country’s citizens are often oblivious.

October 21, 2024 - Radosveta Vassileva

Defending liberalism in Bulgaria

New parties on the right are now challenging Bulgaria’s delicate liberal consensus. These groups promote themselves as defenders of the nation against a force that wishes to challenge Bulgarian traditions. Despite this, such a move only means a restriction of liberal rights to themselves, not the outright abolition of this ideal.

September 19, 2024 - Avel Ivanov

A central and eastern EU elections summary

While the results of the EU parliamentary elections in Central and Eastern Europe did not lead to political upheaval as seen in France, it is becoming clear that the far-right representation in Strasbourg will increase from this part of Europe.

June 11, 2024 - Ottilie Tabberer

Double elections end North Macedonia’s de facto duopoly, but sometimes more is less

Dissatisfaction with the Social Democrats and nationalist demands from Bulgaria have shifted the country to the right.

May 14, 2024 - Kristijan Fidanovski

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