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The court decision underscores the fierce institutional resistance to attempts by the new Bulgarian government to strengthen judicial independence and fight corruption, though some progress has been made. Borisov's controversial arrest raised questions over the role of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in prosecuting high-level corruption.
Impacts
The EPPO will play an active role and aim to become an important actor in prosecuting high-level corruption, as previously seen in Croatia.
International instability and internal divisions pose a challenge to the survival of the coalition government in Bulgaria.
North Macedonia’s EU accession path may be unblocked by end-June, but it depends on the survival of the current Bulgarian government.
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