We want a strong Bulgaria, a strong Europe. This is what he said in the show "Panorama" on BNT, the candidate for MEP from "We continue the change - Democratic Bulgaria" Daniel Laurer, quoted by novini.bg.
Strong Bulgaria means Bulgaria with European income, with guaranteed security. A strong Europe means a Europe that can defend its interests to both the US and China, a Europe that can defend its own security, Laurer said.
Although to a certain extent it is invisible to Bulgarian citizens, more than 50% of the work of the Bulgarian Parliament is expressed in work according to European directives. The fate of the continent, as well as the fate of Bulgaria, is forged in the European Parliament. There should be people there who know languages, diplomacy and who can strongly defend the Bulgarian interest, he pointed out.
All of us are going to be Bulgarian MEPs. The Bulgarian interest must be defended diplomatically, but categorically. The Bulgarian interest does not include the dismantling of the European Union. This is dangerous rhetoric preached by some Bulgarian political forces, emphasized the candidate for MEP.
In response to a question, Daniel Laurer clarified that in the European Parliament "Democratic Bulgaria" will be in the family of the European People's Party, and "We continue the change" will join the European liberal family.
It is important for all Europeans to understand that peace can only be achieved through a strong Europe. All European politicians owe an explanation to their citizens as to why we are only now realizing that Europe must be able to defend itself. These policies cannot be delayed, and the conflict in Ukraine has made this clear. Bulgaria must have a strong army and a strong defense industry, as well as the entire European Union, Laurer also said.