MEPs debate with Borisov Bulgaria’ plans

MEPs discussed the priorities of the incoming Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union with Prime Minister Boyko Borissov.

https://twitter.com/EP_President/status/953550449927442432

MEPs welcomed the Bulgarian Presidency’s intention to concentrate on the EU perspective of the Western Balkans and the future of young people in Europe.

'When Bulgaria joined the EU, I felt, like the Germans are saying "Vorfreude", pre-happiness. Today it is with great pride and great expectation that I look forward to the next six Bulgarian months.'

Speech by President @JunckerEU on #EU2018BG → https://t.co/JX02X2pm6z pic.twitter.com/9OcVRmon1m

— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) January 17, 2018

Migration, fighting corruption, environmental protection, challenges to the rule of law, and social justice were highlighted as areas where further joint efforts are needed. The discussion covered the next multi-annual budget of the European Union and it was agreed that the debate must start from EU priorities; only then can it move on to the specific figures needed to achieve them.

“#Bulgaria should use the EU presidency to fight #corruption at home and ensure that the fight against corruption in the EU is more ambitious and effective” @skakeller @EU2018BG pic.twitter.com/BY0BGyF7aP

— Greens/EFA in the EU Parliament 🌍 (@GreensEFA) January 17, 2018

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risabuzatova says:

January 20, 2018 at 4:55 pm

I hope that Borissov takes to heart that “migration, fighting corruption, environmental protection, challenges to the rule of law, and social justice” are longstanding domestic priorities that require significant action and not merely the empty words used for far too many years.

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