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Received — 5 June 2026 France 24 - Europe

EU should not miss an opportunity on Ukraine diplomacy: Bulgarian FM Velislava Petrova

5 June 2026 at 13:03
Bulgaria has become notorious for holding elections. In 5 years, voters went to the polls 8 times. But this debilitating crisis finally ended on April 19th, when the Progressive Bulgaria party won an outright majority. It is led by the former president, Rumen Radev, now the prime minister.

Negotiations on air passenger rights hit turbulence: EU Parliament takes on airlines

5 June 2026 at 12:55
Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states have been trying to reach an agreement on the rights of air passengers travelling within the bloc. The current rules date back to 2004, but the scale and nature of air travel have changed dramatically since then. We take you inside the negotiations, examine the key sticking points, and explain why MEPs are pushing for stronger protections for passengers affected by delays and cancellations.

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