Brussels, May 25 (BTA Correspondent Nikolay Jeliazkov) -
Bulgaria will insist at the European Council meeting here on
Tuesday that the measures for achieving a more
environment-friendly economy in the coming years be made
bearable, said President Rumen Radev upon arriving for the
summit.

According to Radev, the dramatic increase of the EU's goals in
that area has put Bulgaria in a difficult situation and
restricts its options, which is why it will insist on taking
each country's specifics into account, Radev said. The Bulgarian
 head of State stressed the need for measures protecting
competitiveness and making the green transition socially
manageable.

Radev also voiced his expectations that the introduction of a
European certificate for those vaccinated or recovered from
COVID-19 will not lead to new restrictions and discrimination.
The creation of a European digital certificate is an important
step for guaranteeing European citizens' right to freedom of
movement, he said, adding that the certificate should not create
 new obstacles and obligations.

The President further called for stimuli for restoring the
operation of important economic sectors, especially tourism. He
noted that when it comes to distributing vaccines from the EU to
 third countries, the Western Balkans and especially the
Republic of North Macedonia will be a priority for Bulgaria.
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