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June 2026 - Newsletter
June was a month of active legislative work, international initiatives and consistent defence of Bulgarian and European interests. In his work in the European Parliament, Kristian Vigenin took part in reaching key legislative agreements on reducing the administrative burden, developing artificial intelligence, supporting business and protecting citizens. He also focused on public health, industrial competitiveness, energy security and the EU's international role. During the month, the MEP defended a number of positions in the European institutions and in the national public debate, pressing for more social justice, sustainable economic development and a stronger place for Bulgaria in European policies. In the following pages you will find the highlights of his work in June 2026.
1 June 2026, Yambol
Kristian Vigenin took part in the celebrations marking the Day of Yambol
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Vigenin on the Day of Yambol: People are the region’s greatest strength
2 June 2026, Brussels
The MEP called for a review of how the Single-Use Plastics Directive is applied.
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Vigenin: Let’s simplify the rules not only for business, but also for people
3 June 2026, Sofia
Kristian Vigenin held an online consultation ahead of the vote in the Socialists and Democrats Group on its main political priorities
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Food, work, health and affordable housing are Bulgarians’ top European priorities
4 June 2026, Brussels
The MEP contributed actively to reaching an agreement on simplifying the European rules on AI
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5 June 2026, Brussels
Vigenin took part in the agreement reached between the EP, the Council of the EU and the EC on the directive easing the administrative burden on small and medium-sized enterprises and small mid-cap companies.
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Vigenin: We reached an agreement on less bureaucracy and stronger support for European businesses
6 June 2026, Sofia
The MEP took part in a discussion on the role of health innovation, biotechnology and European investment in healthcare at the Green Transition forum
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Vigenin: Europe must invest more in health innovation if it wants to stay competitive
10 June 2026, Brussels
Kristian Vigenin took part in the special studio in Brussels of BNT’s “Referendum” programme.
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Vigenin: Getting out of the excessive deficit requires fairer taxes, not cuts to incomes
11 June 2026, Sofia
The MEP gave an interview on current issues to bTV Radio.
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Vigenin: Bulgaria must not fight the excessive deficit at the expense of incomes and social payments
12 June 2026, Warsaw
Vigenin spoke at the Central and Eastern European Nuclear Industry Congress
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13 June 2026, Brussels
The MEP hosted a discussion marking the 24th anniversary of the adoption of the Food Supplements Directive.
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Vigenin: Prevention must be at the heart of the EU’s future health policies
14 June 2026, Brussels
Vigenin took part in the inter-institutional negotiations on the so-called Fourth Omnibus, which eases the rules for nearly 40,000 companies in the EU
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Vigenin: We negotiated less bureaucracy and a better environment for European businesses to grow
15 June 2026, Brussels
The MEP took part in a round table on access to treatment for patients with rare inflammatory and autoimmune neurological diseases.
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Vigenin: Access to treatment should not depend on the country the patient lives in
16 June 2026, Strasbourg
Vigenin set out his position on the package simplifying the application of the European rules on artificial intelligence, for which he is rapporteur.
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17 June 2026, Strasbourg
The MEP gave an interview to Darik Radio’s special studio in Strasbourg.
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Vigenin to Darik: Without Bulgaria’s vote, North Macedonia cannot become an EU member
18 June 2026, Strasbourg
Vigenin took part in the agreement reached in the inter-institutional negotiations (trilogue) on the so-called Omnibus 6, a package of legislative changes covering the European rules on the classification and labelling of chemicals, cosmetic products and fertilisers
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Vigenin: We simplified the rules on chemicals and cosmetics without compromising citizens’ safety
19 June 2026, Burgas
The MEP set out his position in the public discussion “Strategic approaches to the development of the Black Sea region and Bulgaria’s national vision for the Black Sea”
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Vigenin in Burgas: The Black Sea must be at the centre of European planning
20 June 2026, Chirpan
Vigenin was a guest at the Fifth International Lavender Festival in Chirpan, which brought together participants from Bulgaria and abroad.
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Vigenin in Chirpan: We protected Bulgarian rose and lavender in European legislation
21 June 2026, Sofia
The MEP gave an interview on current issues to NovaNews TV.
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22 June 2026, Strasbourg
Vigenin took part in a debate from Strasbourg organised by bTV’s “120 Minutes” programme.
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Vigenin: Bulgaria no longer wants to fuel the war in Ukraine
23 June 2026, Brussels
The MEP took part in a discussion on European policies to combat antimicrobial resistance.
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Vigenin: Antimicrobial resistance is a threat that requires swift action
24 June 2026, Brussels
Vigenin and his colleagues from the Socialists and Democrats, The Left and the Greens groups organised a discussion on non-communicable diseases
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Vigenin: Prevention is the best investment in public health
25 June 2026, Brussels
The MEP presented his group’s position in the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) on the new EU Internal Security Fund for 2028-2034.
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Vigenin: New threats require more funding for security, but also more democratic oversight
26 June 2026, Sofia
Vigenin took part in a discussion on the “Health in All Policies” approach and the development of public health in Bulgaria.
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Vigenin: Health care does not start in the hospital; the goal is to prevent disease
27 June 2026, Brussels
The MEP set out his position in a discussion on the upcoming revision of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) Directive.
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Vigenin: The green transition will only succeed if it is fair
28 June 2026, Brussels
Vigenin spoke after the presentation of the legislative package on the future development of Europol.
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Vigenin: Europe must stay one step ahead of organised crime
29 June 2026, Pavlikeni
Vigenin was a guest at the celebrations in Pavlikeni marking the 83rd anniversary of its proclamation as a town.
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30 June 2026, Ruse
The MEP took part in the international conference “Common River, Common Security”, organised by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation to mark Danube Day.
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Vigenin: Bulgaria and Romania should propose a comprehensive plan for the development of the Danube
