President Rumen Radev honored Europe Day by emphasizing the importance of the European Union's unity, highlighting the need for principles of democracy and peace to guide its growth. Radev, alongside Vice President Iliana Iotova, participated in a ceremony commemorating the end of World War II by laying flowers at the monument to the Unknown Soldier and raising the EU flag in front of the presidency building.
During the event, President Radev urged Bulgarian candidates vying for positions in the European Parliament to provide clarity on their views regarding the principle of consensus within the EU's decision-making process related to foreign policy. This call for transparency underscores Radev's commitment to ensuring that Bulgaria's representatives in the European Parliament align with the values of unity and collaboration that underpin the EU's functioning. Furthermore, Radev's comments also touched on the recent elections in North Macedonia, where he expressed support for the country's European integration aspirations and highlighted the significance of the nation's choice in determining its future relationship with Europe.