Germany Urges Swift EU Accession for Western Balkan Countries
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has issued a compelling call for the expedited integration of candidate countries from the Western Balkans into the European Union
Britain will have to nominate a Commissioner-designate if it stays in the EU after 1 November. This was confirmed today by a European Commission spokesman.
According to the spokesman, with every day when France, Romania and Hungary have not proposed new names for EU commissioners, meeting the initial deadlines for the next EC is becoming more difficult. The spokesman explained that the requirement of the newly elected EC President, Ursula von der Leyen, for at least two names for a state commissioner of the state was maintained.
“If the U.K. were to ask for an extension, and if that were granted, then according to the rules of the treaty, then yes, a commissioner would have to be appointed and that person would receive a portfolio,” von der Leyen said.
The question of the expected three new nominations remains open after yesterday's talks with von der Leyen with French President Emmanuel Macron. The conversation was "good and constructive," the spokesman said. In his words, the open questions are part of a "three-dimensional puzzle." According to the spokesman, the complex internal political situation in Romania makes the task even more difficult.
The spokesman noted that von der Leyen was invited to a European Council meeting at the end of the week and would have the opportunity to speak with EU Heads of State or Government.
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A significant blow has been dealt to the media landscape in Bulgaria as the National Assembly approved a ban on gambling advertisements across television, news websites, and print media
Bulgaria's Defense Minister, Atanas Zapryanov, affirmed that the reintroduction of mandatory conscription is not under consideration amidst the country's ongoing efforts to modernize its armed forces and enhance military personnel remuneration.
In response to ongoing staffing challenges within the Bulgarian army, the caretaker government is exploring alternative solutions, with military training for security personnel emerging as a potential strategy
Former Bulgarian Prime Minister and Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Sergey Stanishev has announced his return to politics but clarified that he will not participate in the upcoming parliamentary or European elections
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