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Bulgarian regional and European security efforts

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Bulgaria is actively engaging in intensifying its regional and European security initiatives efforts to address evolving defense challenges. At a regional level, Regionally, Bulgarian officials have sought to deepen cooperation deepened coordination with Poland and Romania to manage migration, organized crime, and maritime security in the Black Sea. Concerns have been raised regarding Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev and Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński emphasized the need to modernize air defense systems necessity of professional contacts to counter increasing drone threats along protect EU external borders. To bolster maritime security, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova has advocated for the Black Sea coast. On Maritime Security Hub and strategic infrastructure like the European stage, Vertical Gas Corridor. A critical concern remains the modernization of air defense. Former Defense Minister Todor Tagarev warned that drones are increasingly reaching the Bulgarian defense representatives have participated in EU-level discussions focused on military support Black Sea coast, noting that existing Soviet-era systems are primarily designed for Ukraine missile protection rather than countering unmanned aerial and the development of maritime vehicles. On the European Space Shield. stage, Bulgaria has expressed support is advocating for utilizing space as a strategic factor for stronger European defense Defence Agency (EDA) to enhance capability development and joint procurement. During EU Foreign Affairs/Defense Council meetings, Deputy Minister of Defense Lyubomir Monov stressed that European readiness requires increased investment and strategic autonomy. improved military mobility for the eastern flank. Monov also engaged in bilateral discussions with German parliamentary state secretary Sebastian Hartmann to accelerate joint projects under the SAFE instrument.

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