Bulgaria's first anniversary as EU member

It has been just about a year since Bulgaria joined the EU. And surveys show that in this period, the number of those who view Europe with optimism has dropped by half. Swetoslaw Tersiew asks: "Why do we distance ourselves from Europe, the more we integrate in it? There can only be one explanation: As we get closer, we recognise our similarities and how far apart we are. It was clear that the euphoria over accession would ultimately give way to a depression, because the illusion of suddenly being a European would dissolve... In truth, the disappointment of the Bulgarians in domestic politicians has been transferred to the European politicians. During negotiations for accession, we thought that those in power in Bulgaria would follow the European course. But after accession, the toughest warnings of weakness in the fight against criminality and corruption were replaced by compliments."

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