Nomination of a new Bulgarian Commissioner following the resignation of Kristalina Georgieva

Reports on the nomination of a new Bulgarian Commissioner, following the resignation of Kristalina Georgieva in late 2016.

Due to the political situation in the country and a snap legislative election, media sources reported on the delay on this nomination. In May 2017, it was reported that Bulgaria's government had nominated Mariya Gabriel to become the new Commissioner.

EurActiv, 02.03.17: Bulgaria to nominate Commissioner by early April http://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/news/bulgaria-to-nominate-commissioner-by-early-april/

Politico, 09.05.17: Bulgaria to nominate MEP Mariya Gabriel as commissioner http://www.politico.eu/article/bulgaria-to-nominate-mep-mariya-gabriel-as-commissioner/

Balkan Insight, 10.05.17: Gabriel Fills Bulgaria's Vacant EU Commission Post http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/bulgarian-mep-to-become-eu-s-digital-single-market-commissioner-05-09-2017

The Sofia Globe, 10.05.17: Bulgaria nominates MEP Maria Gabriel to be European Commissioner http://sofiaglobe.com/2017/05/10/bulgaria-nominates-mep-maria-gabriel-to-be-european-commissioner/

Reuters, 10.05.17: Bulgaria nominates Euro MP Gabriel as new EU Commissioner www.reuters.com/article/us-bulgaria-eu-commissioner-idUSKBN18614B

EUObserver, 11.05.17: Bulgaria nominates EU figure for commissioner https://euobserver.com/institutional/137868

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