A: I think the EU should implement the “Europe of the Nations” project. This way the national identity of Bulgaria will be preserved - something that “Ataka” is standing for.
Q: What’s your opinion on the issue of enlargement? Should the Western Balkans and Turkey join the union and when?
A: Never. We should say “No” to the Turkish accession in the European Union. As we know Turkey is a descendent of the Othoman Empire and its values and religion are completely incompatible with the European ones. Turkey would never work in European interest. Besides, if Turkey becomes an EU member that would allow many Turkish citizens to come and vote on the Bulgarian parliamentary and European elections.
Q: What should be the priorities of the Bulgarian membership in the EU?
A: The main priorities are four. Firstly, the reopening of the closed reactors of the Bulgarian nuclear power plant “Kozludui”. As we well know their closing was not a necessary condidtion for our EU accession. Secondly, I think the (agricultural) production quotas should be abolished or at least raised. The current quotas for Bulgaria are too low. Thirdly, the European social legislation should be applied in Bulgaria and last but not least - the EU should not interfere in national religious issues.
Q: What would be your personal priorities if you would become a Bulgarian representative in the European Parliament?
A: If I am elected my main priority would be to study the European health system in the different member states and try to apply it in Bulgaria as currently the Bulgarian health system does not work for the patients best interests.
Nikola Rachev is seventh on “Ataka”’s list for the European Parliament elections.
P.S. The interview has been made with the assistance of the Bulgarian National Television.
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I’ve just read the opinion of one Slovenian social scientist who on the question what kind of EU he likes said: I like the old group. It seems that all the new members entered way to far and with their nationalistic orientations just provoked more threat inside of the club. I wasn’t sure or agree or not, but after reading this interview I might even agree.
thnx for sharing this and maybe the guy also feels a bit of Ottoman culture in Bulgarian culture????
That was the position that the candidate expressed and the party stance is 100% anti-Turkish. I’ll post the views of a few other candidates which are quite milder as well as the position of the candidate of the party of the Turkish minority in Bulgaria.
Do you mean the EU-15 or the EU-25 when you say the “old group”?
EU-15 :), i put my own country in a club “we still have to learn a lot” too. It’s not eternally my position, but was thinking about it today, after reading that piece…but then if I rethink it i am very greatful to be in, as an individual and it’s good for the country too. What is your opinion?
p.s. I see that i typed myself. He said that the new member states entered way to early (not far). sorry for that
p.s.s. is anti-Turkish position an omnipresent position-you said that other candidates have milder position, but are they pro or against Turkish entrance?