What projects has the French embassy been supporting in Bulgaria?
Along with other francophone embassies, we are focusing on educational programmes, teacher training and the continuity of the 53 bilingual schools and French-speaking university branches, which have more than 800 students in various fields such as chemistry, electrical engineering, tourism, the food industry, political sciences, and management. Is Bulgaria an attractive destination for business and tourism? Some of our investments, like Schneider, have proved the efficiency of investing in Bulgaria as part of a global, multinational strategy. Bulgaria has a high level of educated talented people. This is not known enough abroad, especially in France, where the image of Bulgaria has to be better “sold” if I may say. As for tourism the key for the French public is culture. It is why we are working with the Bulgarian authorities on the issue of national cultural heritage. It is also important for the image of the country abroad. French tourists appreciate the kindness and warm welcoming a
