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July 2026 - Newsletter
July was a month of active work in the European Parliament and of a series of initiatives on issues that matter directly to Bulgaria and to European citizens. Over the past weeks, Kristian Vigenin took part in important debates and forums on Europe's digital sovereignty, public health, climate change, agriculture, foreign policy and EU enlargement. He consistently defended Bulgaria's interests and the principles of a socially just Europe built on solidarity.
In this newsletter you will find the highlights of his work during the month, along with links to posts with more details on each topic.
1 July 2026, Sofia
Kristian Vigenin took part in a conference on Bulgarian-Chinese relations
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Vigenin: Bulgaria should be an active participant, not a passive observer, in EU-China relations
2 July 2026, Brussels
The MEP asked how the EU will develop its own technological capacity without creating new dependencies on energy and water resources.
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Vigenin: Europe’s digital sovereignty must not lead to new dependencies
3 July 2026, Brussels
Kristian Vigenin took part in a discussion on the future of European cancer policy and called for EUR 2 billion in funding for the fight against cancer.
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Vigenin: Scientific progress only matters when it reaches the patient
6 July 2026, Strasbourg
The MEP called for better measurement and planning of water consumption in the face of climate change, urbanisation and ageing infrastructure.
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Vigenin: We cannot manage water consumption if we do not measure and plan it
6 July 2026, Brussels
Vigenin announced a competition for a parliamentary assistant and for a paid six-month traineeship in his office at the European Parliament.
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7 July 2026, Strasbourg
The MEP set adapting to heatwaves and the other consequences of climate change as an urgent task.
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Vigenin: The new European summer is already here, and we must adapt to the heat
8 July 2026, Strasbourg
In an interview with BNT, Vigenin called for climate adaptation and preventing heat damage to be a priority in future European policies and budgets.
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Vigenin: It is smarter to prevent climate change damage than to compensate for it
9 July 2026, Strasbourg
The MEP proposed that the EU build its own digital capacity with clear funding, democratic oversight and less dependence on external technology suppliers.
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Vigenin: Europe’s digital security must not depend on foreign solutions
10 July 2026, Strasbourg
Vigenin insisted that protecting the rights of the Bulgarian community in Taraclia, Moldova, must be an integral part of the criteria for the country’s EU membership.
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Vigenin: Respect for the rights of Bulgarians in Moldova is a criterion for its EU membership
14 July 2026, Strasbourg
The MEP called for the specific features of small farms to be taken into account and for the administrative burden on farmers to be reduced.
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Vigenin in Strasbourg: Small farms need simplified rules
16 July 2026, Strasbourg
Vigenin contributed to protecting Bulgarian producers of rose and lavender oil.
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Vigenin: We have achieved more security for Bulgarian producers of rose and lavender oil
17 July 2026, Brussels
The MEP called for preparedness for health crises to be treated as part of European security.
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Vigenin: Preparedness for health crises is an integral part of Europe’s security
18 July 2026, Brussels
Vigenin insisted that patients in all Member States should have equal access to European healthcare innovation.
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Vigenin: All European patients must have access to healthcare innovation
19 July 2026, Brussels
The MEP raised the issue of fairer geographical representation in the European institutions.
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24 July 2026, Sofia
18 July 2026, Brussels
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Vigenin: The national interest requires a clear stance, not mixed signals
28 July 2026, Sofia
19 July 2026, Brussels
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Vigenin: European ambitions are being stifled by national self-interest and slow decision-making
31 July 2026, Sofia
Kristian Vigenin met the Chair of the European Affairs and Oversight of European Funds Committee, Galin Durev, to discuss closer cooperation between the National Assembly and Bulgarian MEPs.
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