The idea of a "two-speed Europe", renewed by Germany through a proposal for closer cooperation between the leading economies in the EU, is another attempt to save the union in its current form.
This was commented on in the studio of "Speak Now" by MEP from "Vazrazhdane" Petar Volgin, according to whom the European Union is in a deep systemic crisis.
"The renewal of this idea is another desperate attempt to save something in this European Union. The way it currently functions, it is a doomed structure," he believes.
According to him, the current model of governance in the EU leads to centralization and the taking away of the sovereignty of the member states, which, in his opinion, cannot be sustainable in the long term.
"We need a completely different type of changes, a completely different mindset and completely different people to lead this structure, because the current ones are leading it to the bottom," he said.
In this context, Volgin raised the question of whether Bulgaria will have an active role in the possible transformation of the European Union or will it once again remain on the periphery of key decisions:
"The question is whether Bulgaria will be able to participate in this transformation or will we once again sit on the sidelines and wait for someone to favor us."
He placed particular emphasis on Rumen Radev's positions and the discrepancies between his visions and those of the party "Vazrazhdane":
"What distinguishes "Vazrazhdane" from the visions that Mr. Radev puts forward is that we hold on to national sovereignty and do not believe that the future lies in maximum integration into the current European Union."
According to Volgin, the president is betting on deeper integration within the current European structures, while "Vazrazhdane" insists on a radical change in the model itself:
"We should not work for total integration into the current structure, but for its radical and rapid change."
He emphasized that an increasingly clear political battle is being waged in Europe between two opposing visions – supranational governance and priority of national sovereignty:
"This is a battle between parties that want supranational bodies to decide for everyone, and those that want decisions to be made in the countries themselves."
In his words, it depends on Rumen Radev himself where he will go – whether towards forces that support a more centralized EU, or towards political formations that rely on the sovereignty of the countries.
"It depends on Mr. Radev which he will choose – the path of supranational governance or the path of an independent Bulgarian state."
Volgin also commented on the president's possible entry into active politics, stating that he would not perceive such a move as a threat.
"I have always seen it not as a threat, but as an opportunity, because this could increase voter turnout."
However, according to him, the role of a political leader requires clear and categorical positions, which are not always visible in presidential messages.