Andrey Novakov @AndreyNovakov@respublicae.eu

Happy to welcome Mayor of @Miasto_Lodz Mrs @ZdanowskaCoR in the EU parliament. We had a brief, but great discussion on the cohesion policy, EU funds, economic, social & territorial cohesion as well as key @EPP (@EPPGroup) priorities such as the green and digital transition

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#EUBudget 2023 adopted by @europarl_en after yesterday's OK by @EUCouncil.
Honored to represent @EPPGroup in the negotiations as part of our great team - @MHohlmeier, @JanOlbrycht & @J_Lewandowski. Sleepless nights were worth it.
➡️€ 186,7 bn/commitments
➡️€ 168,7 bn/payments

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The EU leaders should be bold enough to abolish the unanimous decision-making in the @EUCouncil. Otherwise, topics such as the long-term #EUbudget, the single seat of the #EuropeanParliament and #Schengen will always be the victim of governments’ domestic political agendas.

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The EU needs to answer an honest question: Do we want #Schengen to grow? If some Member States in the @EUCouncil say “no”, they should be open about it and admit it, instead of pedalling arguments that both the @EU_Commission and the @europarl_en rejected.
#Bulgaria #Romania

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All EU states must equally share the responsibility with the ones at the external borders. Funding is important, but it's not the sole solution. It's neither fair, nor European to let a partner deal all alone with common issues & problems that actually affect everyone in the EU.

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Schengen & solidarity?
EU wasn't ready for the refugee wave of 2015, but the countries at the external borders (Bulgaria, Greece, Malta & Italy) still take the burden & the frontline responsibility for the migration issue. How does this correspond to EU shared solidarity concept?

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The expansion of Schengen is a purely political debate where BG and RO are treated unfair. The pressure by extremists & eurosceptics in some countries is not an excuse. Leadership is not about telling people what they want to hear, but about making hard decisions and defend them.

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The unanimous decision making in the @EUCouncil must be abolished, when debating crucial questions like Schengen; Romania and Bulgaria shouldn't be separated in their accession.
Main incentives from the interview by @spotmedia_ro & @gradinaru_magda
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https://spotmedia.ro/stiri/politica/exclusiv-europarlamentar-bulgar-romania-si-bulgaria-nu-trebuie-despartite-in-aderarea-la-schengen-trebuie-abolit-procesul-unanim-de-decizie-din-consiliul-ue

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What #MicroMobility needs is synchronized & coordinated European approach.
Guaranteeing safety for every single road user is the top priority.
Citizens’ safety and security could be provided only by rules and their proper enforcement.
#EU #mobility #RoadSafety #VisionZero
RT @EuropeMicro: Today, the @cities_clean (CCC), hosted by @transenv, @EuropeMicro (MMfE) and the URBAN Intergroup at the European Parliament are publishing a…

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One of the most interesting meetings today was with my colleague & @EP_Regional Chair @younousomarjee and the president of Région Réunion Mrs @HuguetteBello. Quite surprised and amazed to find out how much she knows about Bulgaria! Looking forward to our next meeting in 2023.

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#EUbudget 2023 is now a fact! Congratulations to my colleagues from @EPPGroup and the @europarl_en negotiating team. Hard work pays off! Payments for cohesion and agriculture are now secured.

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Headed towards a sleepless night with my colleagues from @EP_Budgets to negotiate #EUbudget2023. My goal is to secure more money for border management & controls, defense & security, transport & energy infrastructure. #EUborders #EUdefense #Security @MHohlmeier @J_Lewandowski

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All Bulgarian MEPs appealed today to the Dutch government to take into account the assessment of the @EU_Commission & the resolutions of the @europarl_en so that the process of expanding the Schengen area continues with the accession of Bulgaria & Romania by the end of this year.

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Now it’s up to industry & policymakers to transform the EU rail sector by:
- funding (national + EU sources)
- competitiveness (faster trains, more digital services)
- multimodal connections & better connected EU regions incl. extending TEN-T policy to third neighbour countries
RT @RailForum_EU: Our host MEP @OKovarikMEP kicks off today’s event : Next stops for European rail. RFE President @AndreyNovakov also gives introductory r…

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#EUbudget2023 conciliation. Two weeks to shake hands over next year’s EU investments. European Parliament aims to reverse cuts and up the ambition. My goal: more for energy infrastructure, border management, security & defense.
#EUbudget #Energy #EUborders #Security #EUdefense

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Urban mobility has to be: accessible, safe & secure. As rapporteur in @EP_Transport I was more than happy to find out more on Finland’s practices & to discuss @EPP_Group priorities on the new Urban Mobility framework w @Helsinki Deputy Mayor for Urban Environment @AnniSinnemaki

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Най-голямото събитие за транспорт и логистика и нас. Компаниите тук са най-добрите в ЕС.
Работя по пилотен проект 🔜 с пари от 🇪🇺 да се поеме обучението на международни шофьори. Решение на 2 проблема - възможност за хора в затруднение и справяне с липсата на 100 000 шофьори в ЕС

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✅️ EU needs more inclusive, sustainable and safer urban mobility - low carbon private mobility & attractive collective transport, multimodal & smarter decisions. Therefore proper funding, investments and local authorities’ involvement will be crucial. #ConnectingEuropeDays

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RT @EPPGroup: From no budget at all to €85 million for the period '21-'22.

The #NewEuropeanBauhaus initiative tackles global challenges by providing local solutions adapted to local needs, explains Commissioner @GabrielMariya. 👇

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Decarbonisation of road transport needs a harmonious approach, vision and pragmatism, not additional penalities. The transformation of the sector should not sacrifice its future. 🚛 #IRUEUConference @the_IRU
#ETS2 #decarbonization

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