Object

Rights:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Abstract:

Bulgaria claims a special competence to shape relations between the EU and the Western Balkans. While holding its first presidency of the Council of the EU, Bulgaria sought to strengthen its influence on European policy towards the region. At the same time, it tried to convince the Balkan states that their integration with the EU would not be possible without Bulgarian support. This two-pronged approach allows the Bulgarian authorities to raise the status of the Bulgarian minority with respect to the Balkan partners, which may affect the stability of the Western Balkans and their integration with the EU.

Place of Publishing:

Warsaw

Digitisation Sponsor:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Publisher:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Issued:

2018.07.27

Format:

PDF

Extent:

370 KB

Identifier:

oai:digit.pism.pl:5865

Source:

PISM Bulletin no. 98 (1169), 2018

Language:

eng

Is Version Of:

Biuletyn PISM nr 98 (1671), 2018

Rights Holder:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Location of Physical Object:

Library of the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)