Bulgaria
Prospects for Eastern EU in 2025
Governments will be put to the test as economic pressures dovetail with a populist resurgence and defence concerns
Eastern EuropeChances of Bulgaria forming a government may increase
Snap parliamentary elections delivered no major changes, potentially prompting a rethink among parties
BulgariaEast Europe raises Seoul’s nuclear power export hopes
Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power is increasingly looking to Eastern European markets
South KoreaNorth Macedonia may axe key transport link to Bulgaria
Skopje has cast doubt on the finishing works on a key Balkan east-west railway
North MacedoniaBulgaria’s political gridlock prolongs election agony
Two attempts to form the government have failed, paving the way for another snap election
BulgariaBulgaria’s crisis will deepen after elections
Polls indicate that Bulgaria is headed for another uncertain election outcome
BulgariaNorth Macedonia will clash with EU and neighbours
The right’s likely takeover of power risks derailing the country’s EU membership process
North MacedoniaThe EU’s phase-out of Russian gas is not guaranteed
The EU has enough alternatives to phase out Russian gas, but pro-Moscow governments in the east could be an obstacle
EUNorth Macedonia vote may delay move to free EU impasse
Upcoming elections may revolve around the constitutional amendments Bulgaria requires for continuing EU accession talks
North Macedonia
