Adelina Stoyanova: We insist on full convergence, not just up to 90% of the EU average pay.

Adelina Stoyanova, Director of the Direct Payments Directorate at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, clearly outlined the challenges facing the agricultural sector in the context of the new multiannual financial framework and the European Commission's reform of the Common Agricultural Policy. She emphasized that the negotiation process remains completely open: "Keep in mind that until everything is agreed, nothing is agreed." On the subject: Proposed CAP reform poses serious risks for farmers Stoyanova highlighted that the initial budget calculations put Bulgaria in an unfavorable position. "What we have seen as initial figures regarding the budget shows that Bulgaria's agricultural budget has been reduced by just over 20%. This is extremely unacceptable to us. We have expressed a firm position on this issue." She recalled that the country continues to be among the states that have not reached a full level of convergence and emphasized: "On the issue of convergence, what we ...