The efforts to achieve convergence between the European regions must continue. We need a clear European perspective for the Western Balkans. This was a statement by the Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev in the European Parliament’s REGI Committee, where he presented the priorities of the Bulgarian Presidency and the vision for the debate on the future of Cohesion Policy.
As Bulgaria gets ready to take over the EU presidency in January 2018, Tomislav Donchev,Deputy Prime Minister for EU Funds and Economic Policies, adds his views to the current debate on Cohesion Policy post-2020 and the importance of European solidarity.
How important have the EU Cohesion Funds been for Bulgarian citizens since Bulgaria's accession to the EU 10 years ago? Could you highlight a few projects in particular?
THE INITIATIVE IS ORGANIZED WITH THE SUPPORT OF OP "ENVIRONMENT"
6400 students competed in the Green Campaign Green Initiative on a national scale. Participants from more than 25 schools responded to nature conservation issues and won prizes provided by the Environment OP.
The online platform http://zelenaolimpiada.bg/ has registered 5000 participants this year and abroad. 1400 students from Kyustendil, Haskovo, Blagoevgrad and Pleven competed in eco quizzes and answered questions about the conservation of nature.
