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The European Commission (EC) has escalated two infringement proceedings against Bulgaria for failing to implement specific EU directives into national law. On March 11, 2026, the EC issued reasoned opinions—the second stage in the infringement process—highlighting Bulgaria's non-compliance with the Directive on information exchange between law enforcement authorities and the Directive criminalizing the violation of Union restrictive measures.
The first case pertains to Bulgaria's failure to fully transpose Directive (EU) 2023/977, which aims to enhance the prevention, detection, and investigation of criminal offenses across the EU by facilitating information exchange between law enforcement agencies. The second case involves Bulgaria's lack of transposition of Directive (EU) 2024/1226, designed to prevent the circumvention of EU sanctions, including those imposed following Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Bulgaria has been given a two-month deadline to respond and take the necessary measures to comply with these directives. Failure to do so may result in the EC referring the cases to the Court of Justice of the European Union, potentially leading to financial sanctions. This development underscores the importance of aligning national legislation with EU standards to ensure effective cooperation and legal uniformity across member states.
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