Text size

Bulgarian lawmakers agree to end derogation for Russian oil on March 1

published on 12/7/23 1:43 PM

Photo: BGNES

GERB-SDS, We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (PP-DB) and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) have agreed to end the derogation for Russian oil. At a meeting in Parliament, the three formations decided that the sponsors of the two projects being discussed today should withdraw them and submit a joint proposal.

GERB-SDS had proposed that Bulgaria's exemption for Russian oil should end on January 1 2024, while PP-DB had proposed that it should end on March 15. Under the agreement achieved, exports of Russian oil products would be suspended from January 1 and the exemption would be abolished from March 1.

Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!

Radio Bulgaria News decision derogation March 1 National Assembly Russian oil sanctions

More from category

Bulgaria is a key player in the region's energy transition, says energy minister

Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov attended the tenth edition of the Delphi Economic Forum in Greece. "Bulgaria is a reliable partner in the region's energy transformation and security," he said during his speech at the panel "Addressing Energy Regional..

published on 4/10/25 5:42 PM

Testing of Average speed control systems started today

Testing of the sectional average speed control system began today. The tests are being conducted by the National Toll Authority in cooperation with the Bulgarian Institute of Metrology and are aimed at verifying the accuracy of the measurements before the..

published on 4/10/25 3:59 PM

Police bust human smuggling ring active since 2022

On 7 April, the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime dismantled a migrant smuggling network. Three people were arrested - the organiser and two of his associates. The organiser is a third-country national who has been denied refugee status in..

published on 4/10/25 3:04 PM