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05 January 2018

ACCA welcomes the start of the Bulgarian presidency


ACCA welcomed the start of the mandate of Bulgaria at the helm of the Council of the EU. The global accountancy body notes Bulgaria’s priorities while acknowledging the significant challenges ahead, including Brexit negotiations.

The programme of the rotating presidency trio ‘Estonia-Bulgaria-Austria’ is focusing on security, strengthening the external borders of the EU, economic growth and competitiveness.

Bulgaria, which started its mandate on 1January, indicated its willingness to work towards a ‘secure’ Europe, because the EU’s vulnerability has been exacerbated by the migration crisis and the terrorist acts over the past years. ‘Stability’ and ‘solidarity’ are also two key themes in Bulgaria’s announced roadmap.

ACCA welcomes the focus of the Bulgarian Presidency’s priorities and believes that its motto – ‘United We Stand Strong’ – is particularly relevant in these turbulent times.

Helen Brand, OBE, ACCA’s chief executive said: ‘Bulgaria will also have to oversee the UK's exit from the EU and supporting the implementation of the conclusions of the European Council (Article 50) of December 2017 will be a key challenge.

ACCA is a global professional body, and as such, is convinced that the sooner there is a solid agreement on the nature and length of any transitional arrangement the better. We will continue to monitor developments closely and ensure that the interests of our members and the wider profession are duly considered by both the UK and the EU.’ [...]

Full press release

Programme of the Republic of Bulgaria for the Presidency of the Council of the EU (1 January -30 June 2018)



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