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History is not always a good guide
How historical disagreements between Bulgaria and North Macedonia overshadowed common geopolitical goals
Boyko Borissov is stirred; but not yet shаken
Expectations that the May 2019 European Parliament elections would trigger a dramatic crisis of confidence in Bulgaria’s ruling GERB party following the real estate scandal did not materialize
Macedonia's new name could teach Bulgaria a thing or two
Sofia is unhappy that its role in the untying of the Macedonian-Greek Gordian knot has been ignored
Back to basics: Nationalists vs Roma
Now that most asylum seekers have left Bulgaria, far right parties are turning to their favorite scapegoat – the stigmatized Roma minority
A dance with anti-liberalism
There are enough signals that Bulgaria is on the verge of joining the illiberal camp of Hungary and Poland in the EU, yet the government dare not take the final step
Players to watch: Fifty shades of Conservatives
Anti-liberal nativism is the new black on the Bulgarian political scene and this could cause serious trouble after the upcoming elections.
The Deputy-PM Waging Multiple Wars at Once
Valeri Simeonov has proven himself as the most racy and controversial member of the third Borissov cabinet
CEZ case confirms the doubts about Bulgaria's institutions
Friedrich Naumann Foundation director for SEE Daniel Kaddik
Fast reads
The end of the Council of EU Presidency, the cabinet is already shaking, Desislava Ivancheva, the Bulgarian judiciary
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 Unholy Trinity
The three parties from the United Patriots might turn to be the bane of the third Borissov’ government
Resistance is (almost) futile
There is little hope for a meaningful opposition in the 44th Bulgarian parliament
Exotic coalitions could emerge after upcoming snap vote
The fragmentation of Bulgarian party politics makes it very difficult to pursue a coherent reform program
The Refugee Issue may Make Bulgaria more Xenophobic
Bulgaria continues to receive refugees despite the EU-Turkey deal
Uncertain future for the Reformist Bloc
The five (dis)united parties fight to survive amidst internal bickering and Borissov’s attempts to use them as a buffer