UNWE Lecturers at an Official Visit to the European Parliament in Brussels

Prof. Polya Katsamunska from the Public Administration Department and Assoc. Prof. Silvia Georgieva from the Entrepreneurship Department were part of the delegation of the non-governmental organization More Women in Power which paid an official visit to the European Parliament in Brussels. The visit was held in the period of 30 September – 2 October 2025 at the invitation of the Bulgarian MEP Eva Maydell from the EPP. The objective of the visit was to inspire the next generation of women leaders in Bulgaria by giving them direct access to the decision-making processes in the European Union.

The three-day programme of the visit was filled with meetings and discussions focusing, on the one hand, on the opportunities and challenges facing the women in European politics and, on the other hand, on ways to overcome barriers and promote a more balanced representation of women at all levels of government. The programme also included a visit to the Parlamentarium - a modern interactive center where the visitors learn about the history of European integration and the role of the European Parliament in the lives of millions of Europeans.

The UNWE is a partner of More Women in Power in a number of initiatives, and lecturers from our university participate in trainings, seminars, conferences, and other forums of the organization held in Bulgaria and abroad. For the organization More Women in Power this initiative is more than just a visit because it is a bridge between the experience of European institutions and the energy of women in Bulgaria who have the potential to be drivers of change. In addition, the visit to the European Parliament is another step in the organization's long-term mission to create a platform for the development of women leaders and to strengthen the links between the Bulgarian civil society and the European partners.

For the Bulgarian delegation the official visit to the European Parliament in Brussels was a wonderful opportunity have a direct contact with the European political scene and an invaluable stimulus for personal and professional development.