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European Parliament demands that Russia returns deported Ukrainian children

November 12, 2026November 12, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Russia, Ukraine

In a resolution adopted on November 13, members of the European Parliament said that perpetrators responsible for the deportation or

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European Parliament resolution slamming Bulgarian government’s weak response to Russia irks Radev

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgaria elections 2026, European Parliament, Roumen Radev, Russia, Ukraine

A resolution approved by the European Parliament in a vote on October 22 criticising the Bulgarian government’s weak response to

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European Parliament criticises Bulgarian government’s weak response to Russian threat in Black Sea

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Roumen Radev, Russia, Ukraine

A resolution approved by the European Parliament in a vote on October 22 criticises the Bulgarian government’s weak response to

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European Parliament awards 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to International Criminal Court and its officials

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament

The European Parliament announced on October 22 that the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is collectively awarded to

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Bulgaria 

Drone debris found on Chelsea-3 ship attacked in Bulgaria’s Black Sea EEZ

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Russia, Ukraine

Debris of a drone has been found on board the Chelsea-3, the merchant vessel attacked in Bulgaria’s Black Sea exclusive

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European Parliament approves new measures to boost Europe’s defence readiness

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament

In votes on September 16, the European Parliament approved changes to accelerate defence investment and improve the EU’s responsiveness to

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Perspectives 

VDL’s 2026 State of the EU address to the European Parliament: Full text

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual State of the European Union address to the European Parliament

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Europe 

European Parliament report: Russia is primary threat to Europe’s democratic integrity

September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Russia

A report adopted by the European Parliament on September 15 names Russia as the primary threat to Europe’s democratic integrity.

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Europe 

European Parliament votes to open negotiations on the digital euro

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone, European Parliament

The European Parliament voted on July 9 in favour of opening talks with the Council of the EU on a

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