Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2024 All Rights Reserved

Bulgarians say the EU means democracy, human rights, law and high standard of living

Photo: Pixabay

Bulgarians value democracy, human rights, the rule of law and the standard of living in the EU, according to Eurobarometer data presented on July 26 by the European Commission, BTA reports.

When asked what are the strengths of the EU, 38% of Bulgarians indicated the standard of living. 35% point out respect for democracy, human rights and law. One out of three points to the EU's economic strength and good relations between Member States. 38% of EU citizens put the rule of law, democracy and human rights first. The last place is occupied by the standard of living and the protection of nature.

More than half of Bulgarians and other Europeans are optimistic about the economy and democracy in the next 5 years, but are worried about security.



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Biosphere park Central Balkan

International Day for Biosphere Reserves popularizes the idea of finding a balance between nature and humans

Today, 3 November, is International Day for Biosphere Reserves, declared by UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere programme. On this occasion, as of the second half of October, the regional departments of the Ministry of Environment and Water launched a..

published on 11/3/24 8:05 AM
Iliana Iotova

Vice President Iliana Iotova opens exhibition of treasures from Ancient Thrace in Los Angeles

Today, Vice President Iliana Iotova is opening the exhibition “Ancient Thrace and the Classical World: Treasures from Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece” at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, the presidential press service has announced. Bulgaria,..

published on 11/3/24 7:30 AM

Weather forecast: Temperatures drop on Sunday

Over the next 24 hours the clouds will increase. The wind will pick up and will usher in cold air. Minimum temperatures 5-10° C., for Sofia around 5° C. Daytime highs will reach 8-13° C., for Sofia around 11° C. Over the mountains there will..

published on 11/2/24 6:00 PM