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Bulgaria’s (non-)recovery plan
Bulgaria stands to receive 12 billion levs (6.1 billion euro) in 2021-2026 from the Recovery Plan for Europe, and will be spending the funding as it always has - on weak, ineffective projects
Bulgaria's budget in crisis
Balanced fiscal policy takes a sharp turn towards rapid spending in the hope of election win next year
Borissov and the bottomless budget
The government has opened its wallet, throwing money at COVID-19 in an attempt to cling to power and stave off protests
Bulgaria's sluggish advance in the EU
The economy has grown, industry is turning towards higher technology, but reforms have stagnated, hindering the country’s potential
A budget to appeal to everyone
There is enough room for maneuvering in case of an economic downturn but reforms are nowhere in sight
Pushing reform through the back door
The Ministry of Health is attempting to revamp the ailing health care sector through increased government intervention but mounting criticism may dampen its enthusiasm
The big spending spree
Government expenditures are set to reach record heights in next year’s budget but distribution of the money is expected to be as inefficient a process as ever.
What is rocking GERB’s boat?
Bulgaria’s main ruling party may seem monolithic, but a series of scandals revealcracks in its foundations
You will know them by their appointments
The new coalition between GERB and the United Patriots offered very few pleasant surprises with appointments in top government positions
Is Bulgaria entering a debt spiral?
Since 2008 Bulgarian governments have failed to restrain the growing fiscal deficit, which could be a long-term problem for the budget