Bulgaria ranks fourth in the EU for the lowest share of taxes relative to GDP in 2023
In the EU, the overall ratio of taxes and net social contributions amounted to 40% of GDP, a yearly decline of nearly 1%, according to Eurostat data.
The government assures that the “rejection” of the Portuguese judge for the European court is illegal
Paulo Rangel argued that the need for 20 years of experience for Gonçalo Almeida Ribeiro is not mandatory.
Compliance with EU values is a key indicator of the strategic orientation of candidate countries
A sharp warning from the Commission to candidate countries, especially those that have not aligned with the EU’s foreign policy, such as Serbia, which refuses to impose sanctions against Russia. Montenegro has advanced the furthest on the path to the EU.
EU membership: Commission attests to Georgia’s setbacks
On Wednesday, the EU Commission in Brussels presented its enlargement report for 2024. It expressed clear criticism of Georgia. The Commission largely spoke positively about Ukraine, Moldova, and Bosnia.
Western Sahara: Paris will support Morocco at the UN and the EU
French diplomacy will seek to promote the Moroccan solution on Western Sahara, both at the United Nations and within the European Union, announced President Emmanuel Macron during a visit to Rabat.
Mickoski received the EC Report: A realistic picture, no deviation from the reforms
A person must realistically approach things and realistically talk about the common challenges that lie ahead for us as a country. Even without this report, as the head of the Government, I know that citizens are living hard lives and that we need significant steps forward, key reforms, and what for me may represent a key priority – the fight against corruption. Nevertheless, it is good when quantification is achieved and a realistic picture of the situation is gained, said Mickoski.