ANDREY NOVAKOV
What I Stand For: Cohesion Policy and Security
Commitment to Europe, regional prosperity, and security for Bulgaria: the priorities behind every vote and every initiative.
I am convinced that a strong Europe is only possible when every region receives a fair share of common resources, and Bulgaria is no exception.
Andrey Novakov
POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
A Europe That Works for Everyone
Since 2014, as an MEP from GERB and the EPP, I have worked consistently for Bulgaria’s development within the European Union. My efforts are focused on ensuring fair European funding, protecting workers in the energy transition, strengthening European security, and promoting youth entrepreneurship.
I believe that effective European policy is built through concrete results—not just declarations. Every initiative, every report, and every vote reflects my commitment to the citizens I represent.
WHAT I STAND FOR
Equal Opportunity.
I work for a Europe that creates more opportunities than rules. A Europe where every country and every region has equal access to development, security, and prosperity. Because a strong Europe only exists when no one is left on the periphery.
WHAT I BELIEVE IN
I believe that politics is meaningful when it changes people’s quality of life. That is why every decision I make, every legislative initiative, and every report begins with one question: how will this help Bulgarian citizens?
I do not measure success by the number of speeches, but by the results achieved. For me, Europe is not just about institutions and regulations. Europe is an opportunity for Bulgaria to be more competitive, more secure, and a better place to live.
MY CAUSES
The Causes I Support
Strong Regions, Strong Europe
I believe that development starts in small municipalities and peripheral regions, not just in capitals. That is why I work to ensure that European funds reach local communities faster and more fairly. I am convinced that a strong Europe is only possible when every region receives a fair share of common resources—and Bulgaria is no exception.
Andrey Novakov
A Fair European Budget
The next European budget will determine what Europe looks like over the next decade. My goal is for Bulgaria to be among the countries that participate in decision-making, not just in their implementation. I am working for a Bulgaria that is an equal participant in Europe, not an observer of the decisions made for its future.
WORK PRIORITIES
MAIN PRIORITIES
Six key areas where Andrey Novakov is an active and consistent advocate for the interests of Bulgaria and its citizens.
Regional Development
Member of the Committee on Regional Development (REGI). Working for the balanced development of all EU regions and the effective utilization of structural funds by Bulgaria.
European Budget
Rapporteur on the model of national and regional partnership plans in the MFF 2028–2034. Advocating for fair funding for Bulgaria in the next European budgetary framework.
Just Transition
Actively working on topics related to the Just Transition Fund for coal regions (Stara Zagora, Pernik, Kyustendil) to preserve jobs and support retraining.
Security and Defense
Member of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence. Organizer of the Sofia Security Conference. Supports the SAFE mechanism to strengthen the European defense industry, including in Bulgaria.
Transport and Connectivity
Supporter of the transport sector: initiated a petition with over 44,000 signatures against border crossing queues to protect drivers, freight forwarders, and residents of border areas.
Youth Entrepreneurship
Initiator of A.L.E.C.O. (Achieving Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Collaboration Opportunities), a European youth entrepreneurship program funded with €750,000 by the EC.
CONCRETE RESULTS
KEY PROJECTS
Initiatives and projects with a measurable impact on the lives of citizens and the future of Bulgaria in the European Union.
PROGRAM
A.L.E.C.O.
An innovative European youth entrepreneurship program initiated by Andrey Novakov. It expands the scope of Erasmus+ for young entrepreneurs. Funded by a pilot grant of €750,000 from the European Commission.
Funding: 750,000 EUR
MFF 2028–2034
Partnership Plans
Andrey Novakov is the REGI rapporteur for the EC-proposed Regulation on national and regional partnership plans, which plays a fundamental role in shaping the rules for the utilization of European funds after 2028.
Role: Rapporteur (REGI)
TRANSPORT INITIATIVE
44,000+ Signatures Against Border Queues
For the first time in the history of the EP, at Novakov’s initiative, over 44,000 signatures were collected against hours of waiting at borders. An action in defense of drivers, freight forwarders, and residents of border areas.
44,000+ citizens
2024–2029 MANDATE
GOALS
Specific priorities for the 2024–2029 mandate that Andrey Novakov is actively working on in the European Parliament.
COHESION POLICY
Simplification of European Funds
Reducing administrative burden and simplifying the rules for access to structural funds for more effective utilization of European resources by Bulgaria’s regions.
BORDER POLICY
Funding for Eastern Border Regions
Special European support for communities along the EU’s Eastern border and the Black Sea zone: transforming border regions from the periphery into investment zones.
JUST TRANSITION
Protection of Coal Regions
Continuing efforts for the Just Transition Fund in Stara Zagora, Pernik, and Kyustendil: preserving jobs and building a new economy in the affected regions.
YOUTH POLICY
Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship
Ensuring real opportunities for young people through the Youth Guarantee and entrepreneurship programs—an investment in Bulgaria’s next generation.
BEHIND EVERY DECISION
VALUES
European Integration
Andrey Novakov is a convinced European and a member of the EPP since 2014. He believes that Bulgaria's future is inextricably linked to European integration. A stronger EU means a more secure and prosperous Bulgaria.
Regional Justice
Shared management and multi-level governance are core principles in his work. Every region, regardless of location, deserves equal access to EU structural funds.
Democracy and the Rule of Law
Democratic values and the rule of law are the inviolable foundation of the European project. He consistently supports mechanisms for the protection of the rule of law and institutional balance in the EU.
Security and Prosperity
Security and development are two sides of the same coin. He insists on special European support for border regions and the Black Sea zone, because stable borders are a guarantor of prosperity.
GET IN TOUCH
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Andrey Novakov works for his constituents. If you have a question, a comment, or want to share a position on a European topic, his team is at your disposal.