EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Radev in Brussels on 28 May 2026 to discuss reforms and EU funding for Bulgaria. The president highlighted that the euro has eased payments and travel for Bulgarians and praised the country’s successful transition, with two‑thirds of citizens reporting a smooth change. She noted that Bulgaria has received almost €3.3 billion from the NextGeneration EU programme and urged the government to unlock the remaining funds by the August 2026 deadline through ongoing reforms. Key reforms include the creation of an independent Anti‑corruption Commission, reorganisation of the Prosecutor General’s office, and a clean‑energy upgrade of the state‑owned Bulgarian Energy Holding. The EU will also support Bulgaria with €1.2 billion for clean‑energy projects and more than €3.2 billion under the SAFE scheme to address security threats on the eastern flank.
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