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War will make Bulgaria and Romania boost defence spend
In response to the war in Ukraine, Sofia and Bucharest have reinforced their defence postures, backed by NATO
BulgariaMigration fear may delay Balkan Schengen enlargement
Austria threatens to block Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia from entering the passport-free area
BalkansBulgaria will back Turkey on fighting terrorism
Sofia needs Ankara’s support for curbing illegal migration across the EU external border
BulgariaRussia will remain popular in parts of eastern EU
Entrenched pro-Russian views in some newer member-states limit support for Ukraine, feed populism and subvert EU unity
EUEU may soon lift Schengen bar on Romania and Bulgaria
European Parliament joins EU Council’s Czech presidency in pushing for Romania and Bulgaria to join Schengen area
EURussian cyberattacks against the West will intensify
The hacking of Bulgarian government websites shows Russia’s intent to pressure the West through asymmetric tactics
BulgariaEU’s troubles will increase support for radical right
Mainstream failure to deal with economic and energy crises is encouraging people to turn to far-right solutions
EUProspects for a ‘grand coalition’ in Bulgaria are low
The fourth election in under two years has once again produced an inconclusive outcome
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