Let's not be fooled. The European economy is on the brink of recession. In the last few months, industrial production in Germany has fallen to its highest levels since 2013 (during the Euro crisis). This has dragged down the industry of a number of other European countries, such as Bulgaria, which rely on Germany as a major market …
More »EU threatens Bulgaria's independence with new tax rules
A huge change is happening before our eyes, while we keep our eyes closed. At the end of December 2018, official talks began in Brussels on a change in the decision-making procedure on tax policy issues. EU officials and certain forces in the Union are seeking to change the current system of unanimity (on the part of …
More »S2E4 - Britain vs. the EU with Stoyan Panchev
In this episode: - How catastrophic is the Brexit development for the UK and the EU? - Who is responsible for the current situation? - How is Brexit likely to develop from here on out? Stoyan Panchev - "Bulgaria's future may depend on Brexit" For greater convenience, we recommend downloading …
More »Theresa May and the four Brexit parties
A young, blond man in a blue blazer approaches the golden ceremonial scepter in the center of the chamber. For a moment, the House of Commons falls silent, then erupts in indignation as he defiantly raises the symbol of royal authority with both hands and carries it out. Without the golden ornament, laws cannot …
More »Bulgaria's future may depend on Brexit
"The European Union draws inspiration from the plant kingdom. In its negotiating strategy, the EU follows the example of the Venus flytrap, a flower that uses nectar to lure its victims inside - without them ever being able to come out again" Sir Christopher Chope, Member of the House of Commons The most important political events are taking place in the UK ...
More »How right is Salvini about the “Brussels bunker”?
The direction of his argument may be wrong, but not his substance. Italy has really been infuriating Europe lately. The populist government, led by the outside-the-box Five Star Party of comedian-turned-politician Luigi Di Maio and Matteo Salvini’s Northern League, has announced it will publish a 2019 budget with a deficit …
More »Ep. 31: EU vs. Hungary with Georgi Vuldjev
Links: The report criticizing Hungary Is Orban right-wing? For greater convenience, we recommend downloading the audio of the podcast by clicking the “Download” button in the player above. Don’t forget to like and share on Facebook and write a comment with your opinion and/or criticism about this episode! So …
More »No, Angela, the EU doesn't have to have a price tag
There is no physical law that says free trade necessarily comes with unlimited immigration. “We will not let Britain pick the raisins from the EU cake as it pleases during the Brexit negotiations. Britain cannot enjoy the benefits of membership without bearing some of its costs.” The German …
More »How and why is the EU on the verge of destroying Internet freedom?
You may or may not have heard, but the European Union is trying for the second time this year to pass a regulation that fundamentally threatens freedom on the Internet. It is the new EU Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, which updates the current legislation of the union in the field of …
More »TEAM in the media about healthcare, pensions and the economy of Bulgaria
Over the past month, the TEAM has actively participated in public debates on a number of topics, the most key of which were healthcare, the economy of Bulgaria and Europe, and the international situation. Healthcare Our Deputy Chairman and health expert Arkadi Sharkov has been extremely active in the public space over the past month and has touched on the various problems of healthcare in Bulgaria. …
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