Bulgaria took over the EU Presidency from Estonia effective 1 January 2018. In general, Bulgaria plans to continue with the work of the 18-month Programme of the Council, which includes the Estonian, Bulgarian, and Austrian Presidencies. Bulgaria's Presidency has four priority areas, which include:
- The Future of Europe and the Young People – Economic Growth and Social Cohesion;
- European Perspective and Connectivity of the Western Balkans;
- Security and Stability in a Strong and United Europe;…