MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Suspected violation of human rights through the use of state institutions as a tool for exerting pressure – P-001548/2024(ASW)

The Commission is following the situation in Bulgaria and is in a constant dialogue with the Bulgarian authorities to promote the rule of law within the framework of the comprehensive annual rule of law cycle.

The 202 4 Rule of Law Report, published on 24 July 20 2 4 , presents developments and recommendations related to the rule of law in the Member States of the EU and includes a dedicated country chapter on all 27 Member States, including Bulgaria[1].

In the particular case of Bulgaria, the 2024 report notes that concerns have been raised as to the functioning and independence of certain regulatory and independent authorities in the country.

• [1] https://commission.europa.eu/publications/2024-rule-law-report-communication-and-country-chapters_en