“I’m proud, both as a Bulgarian and European, that we’re celebrating the Day of Europe as full-fledged European citizens for the third time.” This was part of the statement of the prime minister of Bulgaria Sergei Stanishev for the Day of Europe, sent by the governmental press center.

I’m proud that I can openly declare that Bulgaria proved to the entire continent the will and ability to be an active, sterling and effective member of the European Union, noted the prime minister. Stanishev pointed out that we’re living in a stable country with a democratic system of governing, open economics and a high level of personal and social freedom.

Bulgaria successfully uses it’s rights and fulfils it’s duties of a EU member, has an active foreign policy and contributes to key points in the development of Europe, wrote the prime minister. The initiatives of Bulgaria to ensure the variety of energy sources for Europe is a serious contribution for the stability of the continent, added Stanishev.