Thorsten Geissler

Thorsten Geissler

Honorary Director for Regional Cooperation

Atlantic Club Bulgaria

Organization: Atlantic Club Bulgaria
Title: Honorary Director for Regional Cooperation
Bio: Attorney-at-Law. State Legislator, State of Schleswig-Holstein,
Germany (1987-2004), Senator and Second Deputy Mayor of the Hanseatic
City of Lübeck (2004-2010), Director Rule of Law Programme South East
Europe of the Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation (2010-2016, based in
Bucharest), Director KAS Bulgaria Office (2016 until retirement in 2022,
based in Sofia).

Monday 20

  • 13.20 - 14.10

    Navigating the Migration Challenge: Bulgaria's Perspective and the country’s European future

    location_onSofia Balkan Hotel

    Bulgaria faces a complex migration challenge, with increasing numbers of migrants seeking asylum and opportunities. As Bulgaria aims to strengthen its position within the EU, particularly through Schengen accession, can effective migration management become crucial in ensuring its future within the European bloc?