The European Commission has presented the annual report on the rule of law in the EU. The Commission notes the changes adopted in the Constitution of Bulgaria.
Sofia is once again recommended to undertake legal changes to avoid the long-term secondment of judges to fill vacancies; to prepare a bill to improve the work of the Inspectorate at the Supreme Judicial Council and to avoid the danger of political influence; to improve the investigation and conviction rates of high-level corruption; to introduce integrity requirements in government work and corresponding penalties; to continue work to improve transparency in state advertising, especially when contracted through intermediaries.
Protests in Turkey continue after Istanbul mayor's arrest Mass protests in Turkey continue after Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested on March 19. Nearly 1,900 people have been detained for participating in the..
Bulgaria's parliamentary crisis delayed for months the election of the heads of key regulatory bodies, such as the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) and the Constitutional Court. Now that the 51st National Assembly has formed a ruling majority..
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Natalia Kiselova, suggested that the MECH parliamentary group could be restored, but this would require a change in the rules or a decision by the parliament. There Is Such a People (ITN) proposed to submit a draft..
Overcast, rain
Partly cloudy, chance of rain
Mostly Cloudy
sunshine, cloud, rain and thunder