site.btaAfter Confirmation Hearing, Zaharieva Says She Hopes to Implement Her Vision

Emerging from her confirmation hearing at the European Parliament (EP) in Brussels on Tuesday, Bulgaria’s candidate for EU Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, Ekaterina Zaharieva, told Bulgarian journalists that she wants to thank all MEPs who asked her questions during the session. Zaharieva described the questions as “competent and constructive.”

She said: “You see how high people hold this portfolio in their regard. The EP obviously sets great store by having a stronger and larger budget [for Startups, Research and Innovation] and a more focused programme. I hope I managed to present my vision, and of course, if I am confirmed, I hope I will implement this vision by working in the best interests of every EU citizen.”