In my current mandate, I serve as Deputy Spokesperson of the EPP Group in the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Vice-Chair of the Delegation for relations with the US. I am also a member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) and the Delegation for relations with Japan.
My extensive experience in these committees has laid the foundations for my work on key legislative initiatives and strategic priorities. In this regard, I have served as the lead rapporteur for the Report on Bulgaria’s accession to the Eurozone and was among the chief negotiators of the EU’s Chips Act, as well as the world’s first Artificial Intelligence Act. My work is focused around promoting innovation and supporting the deployment of new technologies to boost European competitiveness, as well as strengthening cooperation with global partners who share our values in the areas of technology and democracy.
Priorities
My work is focused around three key priorities: a prosperous Bulgaria, accessible technologies and more opportunities for entrepreneurship, and sustainable transatlantic partnership.
Why these priorities? I believe they are deeply interconnected and have the potential to transform the challenges we face into opportunities. In times of uncertainty and rapid economic change, a strong emphasis on technology, education, and sustainable economic growth, supported by global partnerships can drive innovation, create jobs and reinforce our resilience.
The future of Europe would be determined by whether we are successful in enabling and implementing trustworthy new technologies that would serve as an engine of growth and security. A strong, pro-European Bulgaria could play a key role in this process, thanks to its long-standing traditions in science and technology. Another key element would be the effective implementation of AI in businesses across Bulgaria and the EU, which would boost our competitiveness and drive economic growth.
In parallel, at a time of rapid innovation and global challenges, transatlantic cooperation is essential for ensuring security, stability, and the development of shared capacities in the field of new technologies.