Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev: “For frontline countries, responsibility must be matched by sufficient European solidarity”

During the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Luxembourg, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev held a series of bilateral meetings with European partners.

Magnus Brunner, European Commissioner for Migration and Home Affairs

Both sides agreed to maintain close cooperation and an open dialogue on migration and internal security issues.

Athanasios Plevris, Minister for Migration and Asylum of Greece

The ministers discussed border security, return policies and the fight against migrant smuggling, reaffirming the importance of the Bulgaria–Greece–Türkiye trilateral format.

Gerhard Karner, Federal Minister of the Interior of Austria

The discussion focused on migration, border security, the fight against migrant smuggling and cooperation against organized crime and corruption.

Alexander Dobrindt, Federal Minister of the Interior of Germany

The two ministers expressed readiness to deepen cooperation on internal security, migration management and combating cross-border crime.

Hans Leijtens, Executive Director of Frontex

Both sides highlighted the positive results in reducing migratory pressure and the importance of continued cooperation in protecting the EU’s external borders.

Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Delegate Minister for Citizenship of France

The discussion focused on the future of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and the need to preserve its effectiveness in responding to natural disasters.