Bulgaria
Without political will Bulgarian scandals will persist
Political cover for perpetrators may explain notorious scandals that continue despite whistle-blowers and investigations
BulgariaBulgarian premier will resist pressure for real reform
Borisov faces greater domestic and international pressure but profits from the opposition's weakness
BulgariaArrests will distract from Bulgarian food safety issue
Attack on journalist highlights both perils of reporting in Bulgaria and official negligence regarding public health
BulgariaAbuses will continue without systemic Bulgarian reform
Arrest of investigative journalists spurs anger but no solution to stagnating reforms
BulgariaRussia will exploit Macedonian name row in Balkans
Divisions within Macedonia, Greece and Bulgaria over the ‘name deal’ open opportunities for Russia
MacedoniaTurkStream would fit into Bulgaria’s plan for gas hub
Bulgaria hopes EU will accept its revival of energy projects with Russia
BulgariaEU’s GDPR enforcement may prove patchy
Not all EU countries are ready to enforce GDPR from May 25
EUBulgaria’s regional diplomacy may bury domestic upsets
Sofia is grasping the opportunity of its six-month EU presidency to promote Bulgaria’s profile in the Balkans
Bulgaria
