06/07/2026

On the occasion of the International Day of Cooperatives, a delegation from the National Union of Labor-Productive Cooperatives (NULPC), led by its Chairman, Assoc. Prof. Vladislav Lazarov, D.Sc., held a meeting on July 3rd at the National Assembly. The delegation met with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Mihaela Dotsova, as well as with Mr. Petar Vitanov, Chairman of the "Progressive Bulgaria" parliamentary group and Chair of the Committee on Foreign Policy.

During the meeting, discussions focused on the role and significance of the cooperative sector for the country's economic and social development, opportunities to promote cooperative entrepreneurship, and the challenges currently facing labor-productive cooperatives and their Union.

Representatives of the NULPC highlighted the contribution of cooperatives to creating sustainable employment, fostering social inclusion, and driving regional development. They expressed a readiness for constructive dialogue and cooperation with state institutions to support the growth of the cooperative sector.

Ahead of the International Day of Cooperatives—observed this year under the theme "Cooperatives for a Peaceful World"—the Speaker of the National Assembly extended her congratulations. For his part, Mr. Vitanov affirmed the parliamentary group's commitment to supporting the activities of the National Union of Labor-Productive Cooperatives.