- A parliament is currently debating civil code updates concerning LGBTQ+ rights while facing international criticism regarding the European Union accession process.
- Bulgaria participated in the SEECP Summit where leaders acknowledged that the country's path to EU membership requires constitutional changes and full respect for ECHR rulings.
- Both Romania and Bulgaria are facing international and internal pressure regarding their respective stances on LGBT+ rights and adherence to EU standards.
Bulgaria is noted for lagging on EU standards despite having joined the bloc in 2007.
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Bulgaria is noted for lagging on EU standards despite having joined the bloc in 2007.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Bulgaria struggles to maintain economic convergence with the EU, prompting the World Bank to warn it must overhaul its growth model.Sub-event
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