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world23 days ago•3 min saved

Draghi urges faster EU integration to boost Europe’s global clout

Former ECB chief Mario Draghi says Europe should integrate at varying speeds and move from confederation toward federation to gain real clout on the world stage, arguing that Europe’s power grows where competences are pooled (trade, single market, monetary policy) and warning that defense and industrial policy remain weaknesses; he advocates pragmatic, stepwise advance with willing partners amid US‑China rivalry and security challenges, ahead of an EU leaders’ debate on competitiveness.

via politico.eu|

#draghi #eu-integration #europe

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Bulgaria adopts the euro, ending lev era amid political shifts

Bulgaria began withdrawing euros for the first time after joining the euro currency union, replacing the lev in cash transactions, amid political instability and public skepticism about the change's impact on prices and national identity.

via AP News|

#bulgaria #currency-union #eu-integration

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Bulgaria to adopt the euro, strengthening EU ties amid concerns

Bulgaria officially joined the euro currency union on New Year's Day, marking a significant step in its EU integration amid political turmoil and public skepticism, with debates over economic benefits and national identity.

via AP News|

#bulgaria #economic-impact #eu-integration

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Bulgaria's Eurozone Entry Sparks Hope and Controversy

Bulgaria's adoption of the euro on January 1 is overshadowed by political instability, protests, and public dissatisfaction over corruption and governance issues, despite its strong economic indicators and EU integration efforts.

via Bloomberg.com|

#bulgaria #eu-integration #euro-adoption

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Bulgaria's Euro Adoption: A Mix of Excitement and Uncertainty

Bulgaria is set to join the eurozone on January 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone in its EU integration, supported by stable macroeconomic indicators but challenged by political instability, corruption, and public skepticism. Experts emphasize the need for reforms and caution against overspending post-adoption, while highlighting the geopolitical importance of deeper Western European integration.

via DW|

#bulgaria #economic-reform #eu-integration

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Ukraine protests intensify over Zelensky's anti-corruption agency reforms

Ukraine's President Zelensky signed a law reducing the independence of anti-corruption agencies, sparking nationwide protests and concerns over democratic backsliding and its EU integration prospects amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

via BBC|

#anti-corruption #eu-integration #protests

international-politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Georgia's PM Urges U.S. Relations Review Amid Rising Tensions

Georgia's controversial "foreign agent" law, modeled after a similar Russian law, has been enacted despite mass protests and warnings from the US and EU about its impact on Georgia's Euro-Atlantic aspirations. The law mandates oversight of NGOs and media receiving significant foreign funding, with penalties for non-compliance. Critics argue it strengthens the ruling Georgian Dream party's grip on power ahead of crucial elections. The law's passage has strained Georgia's relations with Western allies and sparked widespread civil unrest.

via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty|

#eu-integration #foreign-agent-law #georgia