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You give the EU Presidency a bad name
International media focus on Bulgaria during the country’s presidency of the Council of the EU coincides with some ugly scandals that resonate across Europe and tarnish the image of the country which was already far from pristine
Is it really greens vs business in Bansko?
The possibility of Bansko ski zone expansion into the Pirin National Park sparked nation-wide protests, international public scandals and inter-institutional bickering, revealing the degree to which the Bulgarians state is captured by private interests
Three risks to a smooth presidency
Bulgaria’s presidency of the Council of the EU is likely to run well but corruption, ultra-nationalists and language used by PM Boyko Borissov could spoil it all.
The words you need to know this month
SujukGate. Borissov the Polyglot. Valeri the Silencer in Slanchaka.
The Unholy Trinity
The three parties from the United Patriots might turn to be the bane of the third Borissov’ government
You will know them by their appointments
The new coalition between GERB and the United Patriots offered very few pleasant surprises with appointments in top government positions
Borissov 3.0: the European patriot
The new government will reaffirm Bulgaria's euroatlantic orientation to balance the increased power of the nationalist parties
Bulgarian politics might be on the verge of systemic change
This is hardly good news for the country as it may lead to instability and turbulence