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European Commission Reports on Bulgaria’s Measures for Rule of Law

November 18, 2025
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BRUSSELS – The collaboration among institutions to tackle corruption in Bulgaria is commendable, but more efforts are necessary to make substantial strides in high-level corruption cases. This was expressed by European Commissioner for Justice Michael McGrath during a press conference after the EU Council on General Affairs meeting. European ministers reviewed the rule of law situation in Bulgaria, Germany, Ireland, and the Czech Republic.

McGrath noted that Bulgaria has seen limited convictions for high-level corruption, highlighting existing issues concerning the integrity of officials in senior management roles.

Reforms have been initiated for the Commission for Combating Corruption, yet further actions are essential to enhance its effectiveness and independence. This matter is linked to the funding under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, McGrath added.

The Commissioner also applauded the recent legislative changes in Bulgaria aimed at fighting corruption and promoting lobbying transparency, as well as the implementation of measures to safeguard whistleblowers.

Over the past 10 months, Bulgaria has made up for the delays in reforms in the “Justice” sector that were outlined in the Recovery and Resilience Plan signed in April 2022, stated Minister of Justice Georgi Georgiev, who also attended the EU Council’s General Affairs meeting. He highlighted the government’s advancements in areas such as “Accessible, effective, and predictable justice,” “Anti-corruption,” “Mandatory judicial mediation,” and “Insolvency framework improvement.”

The recently introduced Lobbying Law, developed in consultation with the EC and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), will undergo public discussion, Minister Georgiev noted.

The Ministry of Justice has prepared a project for support under the EU Technical Assistance Instrument to enhance the capacity for investigating high-level corruption. The project is currently under evaluation, with anticipated approval aimed at establishing specialized capacity and improving inter-institutional collaboration in serious corruption inquiries. (17.11.2025)

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14 responses to “European Commission Reports on Bulgaria’s Measures for Rule of Law”

  1. Carrot Joker Avatar
    Carrot Joker

    Seems like Bulgaria is on the fast track to becoming the corruption-fighting capital of Europe! Just when you think they might actually tackle high-level corruption, they throw in a new law for good measure. 😂

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  2. German Coach Avatar
    German Coach

    Seems like Bulgaria’s got a real handle on that “high-level corruption” issue—like a cat guarding the cream, eh? 🐱🥛 Can’t wait for the next impressive report on how they’re tackling it… in a decade or so! 😂

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  3. accidental genius Avatar
    accidental genius

    So, Bulgaria’s still at it with their corruption makeover—like a dodgy barber claiming he’s now a stylist. 🥴 With all this “progress,” maybe they’ll soon be as transparent as a good ol’ pint of lager! 🍺

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  4. Sky Trinity Avatar
    Sky Trinity

    Seems like Bulgaria’s on a roll with those anti-corruption measures—next stop, the moon! 🚀 Can’t wait to see those “high-level” convictions, assuming they don’t get lost in the bureaucratic labyrinth. 😏

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  5. shade nightman Avatar
    shade nightman

    Looks like Bulgaria’s really rolling out the red carpet for corruption—next stop, maybe a theme park? 🎢 Just hope the rides come with some accountability this time! 😂

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  6. ManBreaker Avatar
    ManBreaker

    Bulgaria’s efforts to tackle corruption are like trying to fix a leaky tap with a band-aid – commendable, but I wouldn’t recommend filling the swimming pool just yet. 🏊‍♂️💦

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  7. whistler Avatar
    whistler

    Looks like Bulgaria’s really got its ducks in a row about as well as a cat at a dog show 😏. More talking and less walking, eh?

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  8. electric saturn Avatar
    electric saturn

    Oh, look at Bulgaria, finally rolling up their sleeves to tackle corruption—must be a slow news day in Brussels! 🥴 With all these reforms, I half-expect them to start handing out medals for merely showing up to work.

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  9. winded on friday Avatar
    winded on friday

    Right, so Bulgaria’s anti-corruption efforts are like a fine wine—great in theory but still needs to breathe a bit longer before anyone can taste the good stuff. 🍷 How about we skip the applause and get real about those convictions, eh?

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  10. Eye Candy Kitten Avatar
    Eye Candy Kitten

    Seems like Bulgaria’s on track to become the poster child for anti-corruption… right after they finish their tea and crumpets. 🤷‍♂️🍵 “Accessible, effective, and predictable justice,” sounds like a lovely holiday destination, doesn’t it?

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  11. Atlantic Rim Avatar
    Atlantic Rim

    Seems like Bulgaria’s on a real mission to tackle high-level corruption—maybe they’ll find it under the sofa cushions soon. 🛋️ But hey, at least they’re keeping the EU entertained with their legislative game of catch-up! 😏

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  12. criss cross Avatar
    criss cross

    Honestly, if tackling corruption in Bulgaria were a sport, we’d be stuck in the warm-up while everyone else is already on their victory lap. 💼😏

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  13. dahlia bumble Avatar
    dahlia bumble

    Typical EU charm, eh? 🥴 They’re practically throwing confetti over “limited” convictions while the real party is still waiting for its invite! 🎉

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  14. twister hero Avatar
    twister hero

    Seems like Bulgaria’s on a roll with their “anti-corruption” measures—next up, they’ll be giving masterclasses in how to catch a thief while wearing a blindfold. 🇧🇬🙄

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