Александър Илчев - School of Politics

Jul

Mihaela Dotsova to BSoP trainees: The tools are different, but the cause is one

09.07.2026ByАлександър ИлчевNews

“The Bulgarian School of Politics (BSoP) provides not only knowledge, but also creates new friendships. No matter how different the participants are, here they realize that only the tools are different, and the cause is one.” This was stated by the President of the National Assembly Mihaela Dotsova to the trainees of Class of 2026...

Jul

Digital Transparency and Civic Participation Focused at National Seminar in Borovets

06.07.2026ByАлександър ИлчевNews

Heads of non-governmental organizations and agencies, educators, local government representatives, lawyers and experts from various professional fields participated in the seminar “Digital Transparency and Participation as Tools for Civic Inclusion,” which took place on July 4 and 5 at Hotel Lyon in Borovets. During the two-day seminar, the participants discussed current topics related to the...

Jun

Three Days Dedicated to Effective Partnerships and Public Policies

15.06.2026ByАлександър ИлчевNews

In the period 12–14 June 2026, the Bulgarian School of Politics “Dimitry Panitza” organized a conference “Public–Private–Civil Partnership – A Model for Effective Policy Management”. The event was dedicated to the role of cooperation between business, public institutions, and the civil sector in the development and implementation of policies with sustainable public impact. The conference...

Jun

Discussion Forum on the Partnership Principle and the Role of Civil Society Organizations in Preparing the 2027+ Programming Period

01.06.2026ByАлександър ИлчевNews

From 29 to 31 May 2026, the discussion forum “The Partnership Principle and the Role of Civil Society Organizations in the Preparation of the 2027+ Programming Period” was held at Hotel Lion in Borovets. The event brought together representatives of civil society organizations, public institutions, and experts to discuss the role of civic participation in...

May

The Second Course of National Program 2026 – Focused on Local Government

21.05.2026ByАлександър ИлчевNews

The second of the four courses within the National Program for this year’s class was opened by Sergey Ignatov, Acting Minister of Education and Science until May 2026 and Minister of Education, Youth and Science during the period 2009–2013. Following the official opening, a session was held on the long-term strategic priorities of local government...

Apr

Capacity Building – New Opportunities for Participation and Engagement

09.04.2026ByАлександър ИлчевCurrent and Completed Projects

Project “Capacity Building – New Opportunities for Participation and Engagement” aims to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations for active participation in the programming, implementation, and monitoring of policies within the framework of the Partnership Agreement 2021–2027, as well as in the preparation for the post-2027 programming period. Through a series of innovative trainings,...

Mar

Yulian Popov: “Policy should be made based on knowledge, data and analysis”

26.03.2026ByАлександър ИлчевNews

“Policy should be made based on knowledge, data and analysis. People can sometimes harm both themselves and Bulgaria while thinking they are saving it”, said Minister of Environment and Water Yulian Popov to the trainees of Class of 2026 of the National Program at the opening of the academic year. Popov, who was the Chairman...

Mar

Educated about Education (2026 – 2027)

06.03.2026ByАлександър ИлчевCurrent and Completed Projects

The project “Educated about Education” aims to enhance students’ knowledge and engagement regarding educational policies, legislative changes, and the development of technologies in education at both national and European levels. The initiative will involve students from six different universities across Bulgaria’s six planning regions – Shumen, Veliko Tarnovo, Vratsa, Blagoevgrad, Plovdiv, and Stara Zagora. At...

Feb

European Values and Local Identity Brought Together Young People from Northwestern Bulgaria in Vratsa

16.02.2026ByАлександър ИлчевNews

Between 13 and 15 February, a three-day training under the project “European Values and Cultural Identity of Young People from Northwestern Bulgaria” was held at Hotel “Hemus” in Vratsa. The initiative brought together 21 motivated young people from the region, ready to deepen their knowledge and develop an active civic stance. A special guest at...

Feb

Class of 2025: finale with diplomas and a look ahead

02.02.2026ByАлександър ИлчевNews

A celebration with balloons, themed decorations, lots of joy and… a slight touch of sadness. This is how the last day of January 2026 for the Class of 2025 of the National Program of the Bulgarian School of Politics “Dimitry Panitza” passed. The stylish celebration was organized by the trainees themselves in a restaurant in...

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