On January 1, 2018, a decade after its accession to the EU, Bulgaria took over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU for the first time.
“For six months (January – June 2018 ) Bulgaria will be the main driving force for the tasks on the agenda of the European Union, it will perform the functions of an honest mediator, a political leader, a representative and a coordinator. “
Priorities:
- Future of Europe and Young People
- Western Balkans
- Security and Stability
- Digital Economy
Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: https://eu2018bg.bg/en/home
Source: Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union