Team
Team Brussels
Mihael Mihov
Mihael Mihov holds an Advanced Master of Arts in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies from the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium. He holds a Master's degree in International Economic Relations with focus on Globalization and Public Policy and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the Brussels Free University, Belgium.
In Tsvetelina Penkova's team he is responsible for the Committee on Regional Development, the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection as well as the Delegations for relations with Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
His work focuses on the following topics - European Structural and Investment Funds; Energy policy - Renewable and nuclear energy, trans-European energy networks; Financial and Monetary Policy - macroeconomic development and Bulgaria's accession to the Eurozone; European Green Deal - Just Transition Mechanism; Industrial policy - Heavy and light industry.
Kristian Grigorov
Kristian Grigorov holds a Master in European Law from the University of Maastricht, the Netherlands. He has a bachelor degree in Law from the University of Westminster, London, UK and a Bachelor in Law from the University of Maastricht, the Netherlands.
In Tsvetelina Penkova's team he is responsible for the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection, the Committee on Budgetary Control, the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy and the Delegation for relations with Serbia.
His work is related to the topics of the proper functioning of the Single Market, guaranteeing rights and providing greater protection for consumers; He deals also with digital technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain and cryptocurrencies; Brexit and the future relations between the UK and the European Union; the pre-accession negotiations between Serbia and the European Union.
Евгени Филипов
Evgeni Filipov holds a Master of Laws from Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski".
In Tsvetelina Penkova's team, he is responsible for "Information Center Sofia", relations with the National Assembly and the non-governmental sector. It supports the activities of the MEP in the field of youth policies.
Team Bulgaria
Георги Горанов
Георги Горанов е магистър „Инженер“ на ВВУ „Васил Левски“, гр. Велико Търново, и магистър по „Право“ на Университета за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС), гр. София. Председател е на синдикалната организация към КНСБ и координатор между НПО и инициативни комитети.
В екипа на Цветелина Пенкова отговаря за „Комуникационната стратегия и информационната сигурност“, поддържа комуникация и координира взаимоотношенията с институции и организации на национално, регионално и местно ниво, включително с неправителствени, синдикални и браншови организации. Съдейства с експертна и правна подготовка относно съответствието на националното законодателство с правото на Европейския съюз в областта на защита на потребителите, икономическите, парични и данъчни въпроси, промишлеността, енергетиката и регионалното развитие.
Elena Brusarska
Elena Brusarska holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and a Master's degree in Brand Management and Advertising. She has acquired a professional qualification in art therapy.
In Tsvetelina Penkova's team she is responsible for the implementation and management of media relations. Manages the transmission of information in the public space. She has a key role in the creative vision and organization of the MEP's campaigns, initiatives and image-making.
Hasbinalya Mehmedova
Hasbinalya Mehmedova holds a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the St. Cyril and Methodius Technical University, Veliko Tarnovo. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in Education Management.
In Tsvetelina Penkova's team, she is responsible for "Information Center Veliko Tarnovo". Organization of events, meetings, seminars in the office. Introducing citizens to the work of the European Parliament and Tsvetelina Penkova.
Яна Банковска
Яна Банковска e магистър по международни отношения от University Network Odisee, Белгия и бакалавър по икономика и управление от Pierre Mendez France University Grenoble, Франция.
В екипа на Цветелина Пенкова отговаря за
External experts
Teodor Slavev
Teodor Slavev holds a PhD in Political Science from University of National and World Economy (UNWE). He has specialized in Poland and the USA.
In Tsvetelina Penkova's team he is responsible for the preparation of political and scientific analyzes in the field of the Bulgarian and European political systems and legislative processes, as well as for conducting quantitative and qualitative research.
He has extensive experience in the non-governmental sector, research organizations and public administration.
Janet Pashalieva
Janet Pashalieva is a master of philology - Bulgarian and Czech philology at "St. Kliment Ohridski" University. She graduated from "Television Journalism" at SU "St. Kliment Ohridski". She specialized in Charles University in the Czech Republic. Lecturer at SU "St. Kliment Ohridski" on public messages and communication.
In Tsvetelina Penkova's team is responsible for media relations and public communication. Participation in the development of the campaign and the public presentation of the topics on which the MEP works. Plans and organizes the media family of Tsvetelina Penkova.
Еньо Савов
Еньо Савов е доктор по международно право и доктор по международни отношения на ЮЗУ „Неофит Рилски“, Благоевград.
В екипа на Цветелина Пенкова отговаря за „Информационен център София“, връзките с Дипломатическия корпус, Народното събрание, правителствени и неправителствени организации. Подпомага дейността на евродепутата с експертиза в областта на юридическите и икономическите въпроси.
Мирослава Гатева
Mирослава Гатева , бакалавър по "Политология" и магистър по "Икономика" на Софийския университет СУ "Св. Климент Охридски".
В екипа на Цветелина Пенкова, отговаря за "Информационен център" - София, за връзките с парламентарните комисии на Народното събрание и Съветите на Националния съвет на БСП, Дипломатическите мисии в София, организации и институции, чиито предмет на работа попада в обхвата на парламентарната дейност на Цветелина Пенкова в ресорните Комисии на ЕП по Регионално развитие, Бюджетен контрол , Вътрешен пазар и защита на потребителите и Комисията по промишленост, изследвания и енергетика.