Bulgarian MPs Propose Law to Counter Russian Influence Through Sanctions Implementation

In order to counter Russian influence in Bulgaria, a group of fifteen MPs, including prominent figures such as Nadezhda Yordanova and Ivaylo Mirchev, has submitted a draft law to the National Assembly. This proposed legislation seeks to enable the implementation of international restrictive measures within Bulgarian borders, addressing a critical gap in the country's legal framework.

The initiative comes in response to longstanding concerns over the lack of synchronization between Bulgarian legislation and international sanctions, particularly those imposed by the European Union against Russian individuals and entities....