INTERGROUPS
I actively participate in several intergroups of the European Parliament
Rural, Mountain and Remote Areas (RUMRA)
The Bulgarian MEP is a member of the Executive Board of the Intergroup Rural, Mountainous and Remote Areas (RUMRA) and Smart Villages, which supports the commitment of the European Commission to develop a new long-term vision for rural areas, with the aim of creating a comprehensive strategy for their development in Europe by 2040 By 2040, we aim for rural areas to be attractive places for young people to live, work and visit. We hope to see investment in high-quality transport, educational opportunities and the roll-out of high-speed broadband. The Intergroup encourages the EC to support community-led local development as well as smart villages to revitalize public services through digital and social innovation and ensure the introduction of cost-effective and cleaner energy solutions.
We envisage a smarter economy on the way to carbon neutrality with the development of skilled professionals employed in the circular economy and lifelong learning programmes.
Biological diversity, hunting, rural areas
The Intergroup is essential for aligning the priorities of rural actors in shaping key policy discussions on the EU Biodiversity Strategy, the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the Green Deal.
Children's rights
The focus of her work is promoting the protection of children's rights in all policies and activities of the EP in the context of its domestic and foreign policy. The Intergroup supports the clarification of key issues on children's rights in parliamentary committees, with the aim of ensuring that children's rights are protected in all adopted legislative texts and policies.
Demographic challenges, work-life balance and youth transition from education to employment
The activity of the intergroup is aimed at developing a comprehensive strategy for dealing with the demographic challenge; stresses that the free movement of people and workers is at the heart of the internal market and is one of the fundamental freedoms recognized in the EU treaties; developing special schemes to encourage young people to return to their regions and start a family; providing opportunities for learning, innovation and employment to achieve a good balance between personal and professional life.
People with special needs
This intergroup implements effective protection of the rights and interests of people with special needs by implementing changes in the legal framework to guarantee their engagement and inclusion in public life.
Small and medium enterprises
Support of SMEs in order to improve the business climate and their competitiveness.
Traditional minorities, national communities and languages
Protection of traditional national and ethnic minorities, addressing the issues of inter-ethnic relations and the integration of immigrant minorities are crucial challenges for the EU in terms of its stability, security, well-being, good neighborly relations, internal and external legitimacy and trust in it.