Everyone agreed: the path should lead toward Europe, even if in the weeks before the entry of Bulgaria and Romania into the EU, some Euro-sceptical tones could be detected in those countries. » más
A bridge over the Danube links the neighbours of Romania and Bulgaria, yet the two countries seem to have little in common. Why do the two nations lead a separate existence? » más
Politically, economically, and culturally, Romania and Bulgaria are unquestionably European. Yet the two nations continue to encounter stumbling blocks to their EU accession. » más
Zakuska, tutmanik or hot dog? Most western Europeans know little about Bulgarian lifestyle and culture. A glance at the country at Europe's south-eastern edge. » más
Bulgaria's political culture can best be captured via the metaphor of the province, according to the author. A country caught between admiration for Europe and anti-European sentiment. » más
Images of Bulgaria: photographs from the new member state at the south-east of the EU, which remains largely unknown territory to western Europeans. » más
Here are some useful links on the topic: institutions, organisations, information sources and press aricles on the topic of the EU-accession of Bulgaria and Romania. » más
In January 2007, Romania and Bulgaria joined the EU, which encompasses now 27 countries. The accession was controversial, because neither candidate has fulfilled all criteria for acceptance. » más
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