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The commission expects "more concrete results" from Bulgaria (Photo: EUobserver)

Barroso slams Bulgaria over corruption

European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso has strongly criticised Bulgaria for its continued high levels of corruption and organised crime.

"Honestly, we expect more concrete results in terms of the fight against organised crime and corruption. And it is important that all the institutions of the state cooperate in that direction," Mr Barroso said at a press conference during an official visit in Sofia on Friday (28 March), news agency AFP reported.

While the commission pr...

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The commission expects "more concrete results" from Bulgaria (Photo: EUobserver)

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