Ursula von der Leyen congratulates Rumen Radev on the prime ministerial post

08.05.2026 | Foreign policy

EC President Ursula von der Leyen sent official congratulations to Rumen Radev on the occasion of his taking office as Prime Minister of Bulgaria.

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The new Prime Minister of Bulgaria received congratulations from Brussels

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, used the social network X to send official congratulations to Rumen Radev for taking office as Prime Minister of Bulgaria.

In times of deep geopolitical change, we have an important agenda to work on - from security and defense to employment, competitiveness, and energy independence, emphasized Von der Leyen.

Future priorities in cooperation

Von der Leyen added that she looks forward to constructive work to achieve the common goals of the European Union. Her message highlights key sectors that are crucial for stability in the region:

"Together we are moving forward for the good of Bulgaria and Europe," the EC President concluded in her statement.