EU commissioners voiced "shock" and pledged help after the killing, at the weekend, of a Bulgarian journalist who reported on alleged fraud in European funds.
"Again a courageous journalist falls in the fight for truth and against corruption," European Commission vice-president Frans Timmermans said.
"I will follow closely the investigation and offer help by EU agencies, if needed," EU justice commissioner Vera Jourova said.
They spoke after Viktoria Marinova, a 30-year ol...
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.