Participant Biographies

Vladimir Shopov

Vladimir Shopov

Founder, Bulgarian Institute of International Affairs
Session 2 - "Can the EU Return to Normal?"

Mr. Vladimir Shopov is the Founder of the Bulgarian Institute of International Affairs. Previously, Mr. Vladimir Shopov has been Counselor at the Bulgarian Mission to the EU, EU Policy Adviser to the Minister of Home Affairs, and Adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Parliament. He has taught at Sofia University and has been a visiting lecturer at various European universities. Mr. Shopov has worked with numerous policy institutes such as the European Council on Foreign Relations, National Democratic Institute, various German foundations, European Commission, European Parliament, and the British Council. Mr. Shopov received an M.A. in politics from Sofia University and a M.Sc. from the London School of Economics.