Twenty years ago, Bulgaria and Romania signed their EU Accession Treaty, marking a historic step toward full European integration. This milestone was not just a political achievement; it was a profound commitment to democracy, economic modernization, and shared European values.
Twenty years ago, Bulgaria and Romania signed their EU Accession Treaty, marking a historic step toward full European integration. This milestone was not just a political achievement; it was a profound commitment to democracy, economic modernization, and shared European values.
The road to EU membership was paved with ambitious reforms, many of which were championed by the liberal governments in Bulgaria and Romania in the beginning of the 2000s.
At a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, the importance of EU membership has never been more evident. Being part of the European Union means access to a strong economic and political alliance that upholds the principles of democracy, security, and collective resilience. Bulgaria and Romania’s successful integration underscores the strategic importance of EU enlargement in securing peace and stability in Europe.
10:30 Registration
11:00 Opening
Speaker: Antoaneta Asenova, Board Member, European Liberal Forum
H.E. Ms. Brândușa Ioana Predescu, Ambassador of Romania to the Republic of Bulgaria (TBC)
11:10 Key note addresses
Speaker: Ilhan kyuchyuk, Member of the European Parliament, Renew Europe, Bulgaria
Dan Barna, Member of the European Parliament, Renew Europe, Romania
11:40 Opening remarks
Speaker: Dr. Solomon Passy, Founder and President of the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria,
Minister of Foreign Affairs (2001-2005)
Cristian David , President, Institute for Freedom and Democracy, Romania
12:00 Discussion
Moderator: Zinaida Zlatanova, Member of the Board, Liberal Institute for Political Analyses, Deputy Prime Minister (2013-2014)
13:00 Closing remarks
Speaker: HM Simeon Ⅱ, Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria (2001-2005)ssova