The European Commission is referring Bulgaria to the EU Court of Justice over late reporting under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.

Brussels gave Bulgaria 3 months to fulfil its obligations under Natura 2000. Bulgaria is also urged to apply shareholders’ rights regarding control of managers’ salaries. The country is also required to connect its business registers with the EU register, as well as to apply the European accountancy non-financial reporting rules correctly. Bulgaria must fully introduce the European nuclear safety and radiation protection rules, as well as the requirements for the sale of mineral and spring waters.