EU Transport Policy: Bulgaria backed a “realistic and socially just” decarbonisation path at an EU Transport Council, opposing mandatory corporate fleet zero-emission quotas and urging incentives plus attention to uneven charging readiness. EU Corporate EV Fight: Nine EU governments (led by Poland, with Bulgaria among them) challenged a Commission plan for binding EV quotas for large car and van fleets, arguing it could hurt competitiveness and penalise countries with weaker infrastructure. Environment Leadership: Reneta Koleva was appointed Deputy Minister of Environment and Water, taking over after Kostadin Geshev’s earlier appointment. Protected Nature Under Pressure: Bulgarian-backed protests in Sofia supported Albanian calls to stop resort building in protected areas around Vjosa-Narta, warning that a 2024 law change could allow hotels in protected zones. Coastal Eco-Standards: Marina Dinevi retained Bulgaria’s Blue Flag status, highlighting water-quality monitoring and waste disposal/recycling systems. Energy Transition Tech: CRRC showcased a liquid-cooled energy storage system tied to a 200 MWh Bulgarian project, pitching higher energy density and smaller site footprint. Regional Cooperation: Bulgaria hosted the SEECP 30th-anniversary summit in Sofia, with leaders including Turkey’s FM Hakan Fidan, framing “stable, secure and sustainable future” cooperation across the Balkans.