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"The Future of Bulgaria"

 

The Future of Bulgaria

 

"The Future of Bulgaria" was a pivotal initiative from 2011 to 2016, featuring a series of public lectures conferences, and workshops. It aimed to create an intellectually stimulating environment for constructive discussions on the key issues surrounding's domestic and foreign policies. This platform united influential professionals diverse fields, including civil society, academia, and business, fostering open dialogue about the future development of our nation. The initiative successfully encouraged collaboration and engagement among the general public, shaping a brighter outlook for Bulgaria.

In 2011, the venture was launched as a collaborative effort between Future Workshop Bulgaria and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, featuring a discussion led by Mr. Boyko Borisov, the Prime Minister of Bulgaria. The following year, the Atlantic Club in Bulgaria joined the initiative, marking the beginning of a series of lectures where foreign diplomats shared their insights on the future of Bulgaria's international relations. Since 2014, these events have been hosted in partnership Varna Municipality, taking place as public lectures in the “Plenary Hall” of the municipality building in Varna.

Future Workshop has ended the inniciative "Future of Bulgaria" due to significant concerns regarding trust in state institutions in Bulgaria. Despite this, we are proud to have facilitated valuable discussions exchanges of ideas. To continue fostering dialogue, we are pleased to share archives our past discussions for everyone to access and benefit from.

 

List of Lectors 

 

2016

Mrs. Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO

H.E. Detlef Lingemann, German Ambassador to Bulgaria

Mr. Peter Stoyanov - President of Bulgara (1997 - 2002)

 

2014

H.E. Süleyman Gökçe, Ambassador of Turkey to Bulgaria

H.E. Jonathan Allen, Ambassador of the UK to Bulgaria

H.E. Andras Klein, Ambassador of Hungary to Bulgaria

 

2013

H.E. Matthias Höpfner, Ambassador of Germany to Bulgaria

Mr. Mustafa Yurdakul, Deputy Chief of the Turkish Embassy in Sofia

Mr. Maxim Alyoshin, General Consul of the Russian Federation in Varna.

 

2012-2011

Dr. Solomon Passy – President of the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria

Kristalina Georgieva – European Commissioner for Budget and Human Resources

Mr. Boyko Borisov – Prime Minister of Bulgaria

Dr. Marco Arndt – Head of the office of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Sofia. 

 
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