XXII International Scientific Conference on Bulgaria's EU Membership: 16 Years Later Had the Largest Number of Participants

The  International Economic Relations and Business Department held the XXII International Scientific Conference on Bulgaria's EU Membership: 16 Years Later with the largest number of participants compared to the previous editions. The Conference was held under the auspices of the Rector Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov.

"In the dynamic times we live in, a discussion about the EU is needed more than ever, and the right place for it is our university, and the International Economic Relations and Business Department which has a large number of students and programmes taught in English, is the right catalyst for holding such a discussion", emphasized the Rector Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov at the opening of the event. "The topic of the Conference is very actual because the integration process in Europe continues, regardless of the plans, projects and processes that take place in individual countries and between them and Bulgaria is also part of these processes, so we should not only participate in these processes, but also benefit from them." The Rector greeted the organizers of the event pointing out that it is one of the traditional conferences as the preparation of each edition begins immediately after the previous one ends that`s why the format of the event is with a large number of scientists, including young researchers.

Prof. D.Sc./Econ./ Tatiana Hubenova-Delisivkova, President of the Union of Economists in Bulgaria, on behalf of the organization entrusted to her, pointed out that the Union has been successfully cooperating with the UNWE for many years. In her speech she pointed out that the research of prominent scientists in the field of international economic relations should be promoted in order to raise the level of communication of Bulgaria with the EU about what is happening in our country. "Bulgaria has achieved a lot in the last 16 years as a member of the EU but we need to be more confident, more informed and to explore the problems in Bulgaria, to discuss them and to attract more young scientists to participate in these discussions in order to find the right solutions", said Prof. Tatiana Delisivkova.

Prof. Dr. Bistra Boeva, Professor Emeritus at UNWE, longstanding Head of the International Economic Relations and Business Department, spoke about the wide range of topics of the Conference and the opportunity it provides for young scientists and researchers to share their ideas and views on the future development of Bulgaria and Europe. She emphasized that the academic community is engaged in a wide range of research on the processes in the European Union and should be more involved in the decision-making process, their voice should be heard more by the institutions in Europe.

Within the frameworks of the Scientific Conference it was held the traditional event accompanying it - the annual competition for student paper on Bulgaria's EU Membership: 16 Years Later organized by the International Economic Relations and Business Department jointly with the Student Council at UNWE.

Within the frameworks of the Scientific Conference it was held the traditional event accompanying it - the annual competition for student paper on Bulgaria's EU Membership: 16 Years Later organized by the International Economic Relations and Business Department jointly with the Student Council at UNWE.

Within the frameworks of the Scientific Conference it was held the traditional event accompanying it - the annual competition for student paper on Bulgaria's EU Membership: 16 Years Later organized by the International Economic Relations and Business Department jointly with the Student Council at UNWE.

Within the frameworks of the Scientific Conference it was held the traditional event accompanying it - the annual competition for student paper on Bulgaria's EU Membership: 16 Years Later organized by the International Economic Relations and Business Department jointly with the Student Council at UNWE.

Before the Conference the Rector Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov in the presence of the Head of the International Economic Relations and Business Department Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vasil Petkov, the Secretary general for Research Projects Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svetla Boneva and the Director of the Rector's Office Mrs. Gergana Kirilova met with two of the key speakers of the Conference - Mr. Ognyan Zlatev, advisor at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs and Mr. Hristo Stoyanov, representative of the European Investment Fund for Bulgaria.The level of students' awareness of the EU and the opportunities for them to receive information relevant to them were discussed.

Before the Conference the Rector Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov in the presence of the Head of the International Economic Relations and Business Department Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vasil Petkov, the Secretary general for Research Projects Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svetla Boneva and the Director of the Rector's Office Mrs. Gergana Kirilova met with two of the key speakers of the Conference - Mr. Ognyan Zlatev, advisor at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs and Mr. Hristo Stoyanov, representative of the European Investment Fund for Bulgaria.The level of students' awareness of the EU and the opportunities for them to receive information relevant to them were discussed.

Before the Conference the Rector Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov in the presence of the Head of the International Economic Relations and Business Department Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vasil Petkov, the Secretary general for Research Projects Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svetla Boneva and the Director of the Rector's Office Mrs. Gergana Kirilova met with two of the key speakers of the Conference - Mr. Ognyan Zlatev, advisor at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs and Mr. Hristo Stoyanov, representative of the European Investment Fund for Bulgaria.The level of students' awareness of the EU and the opportunities for them to receive information relevant to them were discussed.

Before the Conference the Rector Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov in the presence of the Head of the International Economic Relations and Business Department Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vasil Petkov, the Secretary general for Research Projects Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svetla Boneva and the Director of the Rector's Office Mrs. Gergana Kirilova met with two of the key speakers of the Conference - Mr. Ognyan Zlatev, advisor at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs and Mr. Hristo Stoyanov, representative of the European Investment Fund for Bulgaria.The level of students' awareness of the EU and the opportunities for them to receive information relevant to them were discussed.

Before the Conference the Rector Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov in the presence of the Head of the International Economic Relations and Business Department Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vasil Petkov, the Secretary general for Research Projects Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svetla Boneva and the Director of the Rector's Office Mrs. Gergana Kirilova met with two of the key speakers of the Conference - Mr. Ognyan Zlatev, advisor at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs and Mr. Hristo Stoyanov, representative of the European Investment Fund for Bulgaria.The level of students' awareness of the EU and the opportunities for them to receive information relevant to them were discussed.

Before the Conference the Rector Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov in the presence of the Head of the International Economic Relations and Business Department Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vasil Petkov, the Secretary general for Research Projects Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svetla Boneva and the Director of the Rector's Office Mrs. Gergana Kirilova met with two of the key speakers of the Conference - Mr. Ognyan Zlatev, advisor at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs and Mr. Hristo Stoyanov, representative of the European Investment Fund for Bulgaria.The level of students' awareness of the EU and the opportunities for them to receive information relevant to them were discussed.

Before the Conference the Rector Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov in the presence of the Head of the International Economic Relations and Business Department Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vasil Petkov, the Secretary general for Research Projects Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svetla Boneva and the Director of the Rector's Office Mrs. Gergana Kirilova met with two of the key speakers of the Conference - Mr. Ognyan Zlatev, advisor at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs and Mr. Hristo Stoyanov, representative of the European Investment Fund for Bulgaria.The level of students' awareness of the EU and the opportunities for them to receive information relevant to them were discussed.

Before the Conference the Rector Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov in the presence of the Head of the International Economic Relations and Business Department Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vasil Petkov, the Secretary general for Research Projects Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svetla Boneva and the Director of the Rector's Office Mrs. Gergana Kirilova met with two of the key speakers of the Conference - Mr. Ognyan Zlatev, advisor at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs and Mr. Hristo Stoyanov, representative of the European Investment Fund for Bulgaria.The level of students' awareness of the EU and the opportunities for them to receive information relevant to them were discussed.