Bulgaria
Energy security will trump green transition in Balkans
Decarbonisation efforts are stymied by the high cost of energy and insufficient EU funds to offset transition costs
BalkansPolitical games will dog Bulgarian-Russian gas talks
Caretaker government’s account of a gas market emergency thanks to the previous administration is contested
BulgariaBulgarian caretaker government edges closer to Gazprom
Protests in Sofia underline the increasing split in Bulgarian society over the country’s relationship with Russia
BulgariaBulgaria heads towards yet another early election
A caretaker government, steered by the president, will focus on ensuring fair elections and remedying the energy crisis
BulgariaEastern Europe’s reliance on Russian oil will endure
Trying to keep prices in check, Central-East European countries will find it hard to end oil dependence on Russia
Eastern EuropeBulgarian parties’ entente may not avoid early vote
The Socialists and There is Such People report satisfaction after beginning talks on forming a cabinet together
BulgariaAlbania and North Macedonia start overdue EU talks
A painful compromise between North Macedonia and Bulgaria opens the way to a long-coveted goal for Tirana and Skopje
North MacedoniaSkopje-Sofia deal clearing road to EU has high cost
A deal clearing the way for the opening of accession negotiations for North Macedonia and Albania was signed in Bulgaria
North Macedonia
