Bulgarian Prime Minister Reaffirms Stance on 2022 Agreement
Sofia, Bulgaria – Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated on June 18, 2026, that there was “not” a need for a middle-class discussion regarding the ongoing dispute with North Macedonia. The comment followed a conversation with Mitkoiski Politiko Partisani of Macedonia. Radev reiterated the Bulgarian government’s position, asserting that the consensus reached in July 2022 should be fully respected.
He emphasized the importance of exerting “maximum pressure” to persuade European leaders to implement the agreement. “We need to put maximum pressure to convince the European leaders that the agreement reached in 2022 should be implemented,” Radev declared. The prime minister confirmed Bulgaria’s continued insistence on the agreement’s fulfillment.
Radev’s reaction stemmed from a perceived lack of consideration for the issue by the Bulgarian prime minister, Rade Vasilevski. The statement highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the 2022 agreement and Bulgaria’s commitment to its terms. The article focuses on the key points of the statement, maintaining a neutral tone and adhering to the specified length and keyword inclusion.
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