Ekaterina Zaharieva, nominated by Ursula von der Leyen as European Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation, described the portfolio assigned to Bulgaria as "extremely important." Speaking in Strasbourg, Zaharieva expressed her gratitude to von der Leyen and the Bulgarian government for their trust, emphasizing the responsibility that comes with the role. She noted that the portfolio is central to the previous and upcoming European Commission and is key to enhancing economic competitiveness through innovation and research. Читать дальше...