site.btaActing Prosecutor General Pushes for Regional Unity at Balkan Forum


At the opening of the Fourth Forum of Chief Prosecutors from Balkan Countries in Sofia, Bulgaria's acting Prosecutor General, Borislav Sarafov, emphasized that the prosecution is "the backbone of the rule of law in any country". In Bulgaria, the prosecution plays a key role not only in criminal justice but also in protecting the public interest, he added.
Sarafov called for the creation of a permanent Balkan prosecutorial platform and a technical team to maintain communication. He also proposed initiatives for experience exchange between Balkan prosecutors, particularly in areas such as corruption, human trafficking, cybercrime, and environmental protection. He stressed the need for concrete proposals to modernize and even harmonize legislation across the region.
The forum is attended by Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev, and Eurojust President Michael Schmid.
The Fourth Forum brings together heads of prosecution services from Southeast Europe and EU partner institutions. It was initiated by the Chief Prosecutors of Bulgaria and Turkey, with the first event held in Izmir in 2019. Sofia is hosting the forum for the second time. The goal is to strengthen established partnerships and cooperation among Balkan prosecutors on criminal law matters, combating cross-border organized crime, illegal migration, and more.
Key topics at this year’s forum include counter-terrorism, drug trafficking, investigating crimes involving digital environments and cryptocurrencies, and enhancing cooperation with third countries to tackle transnational crime in the region.
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