Bulgaria's parliamentary committee on European affairs and oversight of EU funds (KEVKEF) has unanimously adopted an opinion on a draft EU regulation with measures to support innovation.

KEVKEF deputy chair Emine Gyulestan presented the opinion. She said it backs the main aims of the proposal and protects the national interest.

The draft comes from the European Commission and is dated 9 September 2026. It is a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council that would create a framework of measures to strengthen the EU's "innovation ecosystem" and amend Regulation (EU) 2017/1001.

The proposal sets rules on how public contracts for research and development are awarded, how innovation in Europe is funded, how intellectual property is managed and how new technologies are introduced.

MPs discussed the text as part of the political dialogue with EU institutions. With the opinion, they check whether the proposal respects the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, defend Bulgaria's position and send political messages to Brussels.

Gyulestan said that by agreeing a common position, parliament takes a constructive part in the legislative debate. She added that the opinion backs efforts to build a more competitive, safer and more innovative Europe.

The committee believes future rules should leave member states enough flexibility to organise and run their own systems for supporting research and development, Gyulestan said.

In preparing its report, KEVKEF used expert opinions from members of the Public Council.

The opinion will be sent to the presidents of the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU.