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January 2026 - Newsletter
In January 2026 Kristian Vigenin took an active part in political debates, media appearances, meetings with European and national partners and initiatives related to the future of the BSP, European regulatory policy, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the questions of democracy, the electoral process and institutional stability. A main focus of his work was the need for deep political change, smarter European law-making and protection of the public interest.
08.01.2026, Brussels
The “EuroConverter”, created on Kristian Vigenin’s initiative, is becoming ever more popular. The app for converting between the lev and the euro already has more than 25,000 users and helps citizens and business during the period of introducing the euro.
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The euro converter created on Kristian Vigenin’s initiative is becoming ever more popular
09.01.2026, Sofia
Social protection, affordable healthcare, the responsible development of artificial intelligence and the need for a meaningful public conversation were the focus of the meeting between Bulgarian MEP Kristian Vigenin from the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament and Bulgarian journalists.
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Kristian Vigenin: Politics is made with responsibility and decisions, not with empty words
18.01.2026, Sofia
The way of voting at the upcoming elections has to guarantee trust in the electoral process, Kristian Vigenin said in an interview with Nova News television.
19.01.2026, Strasbourg
In an interview with Bulgaria On Air television the MEP called for a calm discussion and for diplomacy to take priority on the “Greenland” issue.
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Vigenin: On the “Greenland” issue reason and dialogue have to prevail
20.01.2026, Strasbourg
Vigenin set out a position in the European Parliament that the development of industry has to be combined with protection of the national healthcare systems.
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Industrial policy should not come at the expense of national healthcare budgets
22.01.2026, Strasbourg
Vigenin backed the case for strengthening the strategic economic partnership between the European Union and India in the context of upcoming summits.
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Vigenin: The EU and India can build a more sustainable and competitive economy together
23.01.2026, Strasbourg
In an interview with BNT Vigenin emphasised the protection of national sovereignty and the right of states to choose their own path.
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Vigenin: The sovereignty of every state and the right to self-determination have to be protected
26.01.2026, Sofia
In an interview with bTV Vigenin said that Bulgaria has to follow a consistent foreign policy and keep its partnership in the EU.
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Vigenin: Bulgaria has to stand firmly on European positions and not be left alone
29.01.2026, Brussels
The MEP met representatives of SMEs from the cosmetics sector and stressed the need for regulatory policies that take account of the real capacity of business.
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Kristian Vigenin: Legislation has to be built on the reality of small and medium-sized enterprises
30.01.2026, Brussels
At a forum of SME Connect, one of the most active platforms for dialogue between the institutions and small and medium-sized business, the MEP emphasised that the EU has to create regulations that are practically applicable for European companies.
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Vigenin: European rules help business when they are smart and workable
31.01.2026, Brussels
Vigenin met representatives of American forest owner organisations and indigenous communities
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Vigenin: Green policies have to be effective, but also fair
