Daniel Mitov

Congratulations to @magyarpeterMP on his electoral victory in Hungary! The vote by Hungarian citizens sends a clear signal for a more predictable and constructive role within Europe. As part of the @EPP, we believe the strength of the Union lies in common decisions.

Bulgaria supports Estonia’s proposal for a lifetime ban on Russian fighters who took part in the war in #Ukraine from entering the #EU, due to risks of organized crime infiltration and threats to internal security. Raised at the informal Justice and Home Affairs Council. 🇪🇺🛡️

Honoured to award #Europol Executive Director Catherine De Bolle with the MoI Honorary Medal 🇪🇺 We discussed our excellent cooperation and the extension of the Task Force on migrant smuggling delivering strong results. At Justice & Home Affairs Council in Brussels.

I took part in the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussels, where I addressed the growing security risks from drone misuse. I stressed the need for a tech-driven, well-coordinated response backed by trained officers. #JHA #Security #Drones #EU2025

🇧🇬🤝🇸🇦 In Riyadh at the invitation of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. 2025 marks 30 years of 🇧🇬–🇸🇦 diplomatic relations — a strong base for deeper cooperation in security, digitalization, and AI in policing.

🇪🇺 I took part in today’s #JHA Council in Luxembourg — focused on the future of #Frontex, EU crisis response, and the impact of global geopolitics on our internal security. 🇧🇬 Bulgaria stands for stronger border monitoring, anti-drone protection, and a unified EU returns system.

🤝 Constructive meeting with 🇽🇰 Ambassador Haxhi Bajraktari. 🇧🇬 reaffirmed Bulgaria’s strong support for Kosovo’s 🇪🇺 path and readiness to share expertise in policing and training through the Academy of MoI. Looking forward to deepening our cooperation.

Held a protocol meeting with 🇻🇳 Ambassador H.E. Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet. We discussed strengthening cooperation in internal affairs, with a focus on tackling 🚨 cyber threats together. 🤝 #Bulgaria #Vietnam

I met with 🇩🇰 Nikolaj Heiberg Petersen to discuss migration, security, and achieving a fair balance ⚖️ between individual rights and the rule of law. The Danish Ambassador to 🇧🇬, H.E. Flemming Stender, also joined the meeting.

Just signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 🇺🇸 @axon_enterprise 🤝 Bulgaria is stepping up to become a European leader in AI and digital infrastructure 🌐 for safer communities 👮‍♂️. An innovation hub in Sofia is on the way 🚀 #Security #Innovation #Bulgaria

🇧🇬🤝🇺🇸 I met with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires H. Martin McDowell & the @USEmbassySofia security team. We’re launching a Special Task Force against 💸 money laundering, applying the 🇺🇸 model of interagency cooperation to strengthen investigations & move 🇧🇬 off MONEYVAL’s grey list.

🚨 We launched the first AXON Lab – a cutting-edge #police innovation center in #Bulgaria. Grateful to @AxonRick and @axon_enterprise for the partnership. #AI and advanced technologies will boost officer safety, protect citizens’ rights, and keep police where they’re needed most.

A heartfelt thank you to all international teams supporting Bulgaria in the fight against wildfires 🇧🇬🔥 Special thanks to 🇭🇺 🇨🇿 🇸🇰 🇫🇷 🇷🇴 🇸🇪 🇹🇷 for their timely help, professionalism & solidarity. Swedish firefighting planes 🇸🇪 will remain throughout August.

Deepening 🇧🇬🤝🇬🇧 cooperation with Ambassador Nathaniel Copsey to tackle money laundering and hybrid threats. British expertise will be instrumental — joint task forces ahead. #Security #Partnership

🇪🇺🇧🇬 It’s official. With 531 votes in favor in the EP and the final endorsement from EU finance ministers, #Bulgaria is set to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026. This marks a historic milestone, paving the way for a stronger Bulgaria, firmly anchored in Europe’s shared future.

🇧🇬🤝🇷🇴 Starting at midnight, border checks between Bulgaria and Romania will be lifted—another step toward true free movement in Europe. Together with @MagnusBrunner 🇪🇺 and Sevi Voloudaki 🇬🇷, we marked #Schengen40 at Kulata. Schengen means freedom—and shared responsibility.

🇧🇬🤝🇨🇭 I thanked Amb. Raimund Furrer for his key role in 🇧🇬🇨🇭 relations and wished him success ahead. We highlighted our strong cooperation – incl. on internal affairs, migration & public safety. Confident our joint efforts will deliver tangible results!

🇧🇬🤝🇨🇭 Today we signed two new 🇧🇬🇨🇭 cooperation agreements worth 18.7M CHF – focusing on air quality 🌱 and migration management 🛂. More than funding – it’s about sharing expertise and building strong partnerships. #Bulgaria #Switzerland #Cooperation

🇧🇬🇬🇷🇹🇷 In Sofia, we held the 2nd trilateral ministerial meeting on tackling illegal migration. Together with my colleagues from Greece and Türkiye, we reaffirmed our joint commitment to regional security, stronger returns policy, and combatting smuggling networks.

Met with Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya to discuss our strong partnership 🇧🇬🇹🇷. Together, we’re working to combat illegal migration, transnational crime, and terrorism. Continued cooperation is key to ensuring security and progress in the region.