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EU-Bulgaria budgetary and research consultations

Overview

European Union officials are conducting consultations in Bulgaria regarding long term financial and scientific cooperation.

European Commissioner for Budget, Fighting Fraud and Public Administration, Piotr Serafin, visited Bulgaria to discuss the proposed 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework. Discussions with Bulgarian leadership focused on simplifying funding procedures, reducing administrative burdens, and ensuring transparency. Prime Minister Rumen Radev noted the importance of assessing new EU resources to avoid undue impact on national budgets, particularly for countries managing excessive deficits.

In a separate meeting, Bulgarian Minister of Education and Science, Prof. Georgi Valchev, met with European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, Ekaterina Zaharieva. They discussed increasing Bulgarian participation in programs such as Horizon Europe, attracting qualified scientists, and strengthening links between science and business. Discussions also addressed funding mechanisms for high quality projects and the sustainability of research activities following the conclusion of EU funded projects.

Entities

Ekaterina Zaharieva · Bulgaria · European Commission · Horizon Europe · Rumen Radev

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Bulgarian Minister and EU Commissioner discuss research and innovation

    Bulgarian Education Minister Georgi Valchev and EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva met to discuss boosting Bulgarian participation in Horizon Europe and strengthening science-business ties.

  2. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    EU Commissioner Serafin visits Bulgaria to discuss 2028–2034 budget

    EU Commissioner Piotr Serafin is visiting Bulgaria to consult on the proposed 2 trillion euro EU budget for 2028–2034, meeting with top officials to discuss funding, regional development, and administrative简化.

Sources

azbuki.bg · burgas24.bg · burgasmedia.com · dobrudjabg.com · fakti.bg · history.azbuki.bg · infobusiness.bcci.bg · novini247.com · petel.bg · press.azbuki.bg · standartnews.com · vesti.bg