EU should not miss an opportunity on Ukraine diplomacy: Bulgarian FM Velislava Petrova
Summary
Bulgaria’s new government, led by Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova, has a clear plan to continue Bulgaria’s path in the European Union, including fighting corruption and reforming the judiciary. Petrova called for the EU to use diplomacy alongside military and economic measures concerning the Ukraine conflict and stressed the importance of EU unity and continuing EU enlargement talks.Key Facts
- Bulgaria held 8 elections in 5 years before a stable government formed on April 19th.
- The Progressive Bulgaria party won a majority and is led by former president Rumen Radev, now prime minister.
- Bulgaria joined the Eurozone in January 2026 and aims to continue European integration.
- The government quickly implemented judicial reforms, helping to unlock EU Recovery Fund money.
- The EU Commission recommended an excessive deficit procedure on Bulgaria due to budget issues.
- Prime Minister Radev and Foreign Minister Petrova call for pragmatism and renewed EU diplomacy with Russia.
- Petrova said the EU should combine military support, economic sanctions, and diplomacy on Ukraine.
- Bulgaria supports restarting EU enlargement discussions, highlighting its previous role in promoting this agenda.
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