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Unprecedented growth
The Gepard ranking of the most dynamic small or mid-sized companies in Bulgaria in 2017 comprises more enterprises that at any time over the past four years
When not failing is a great success
Bulgaria did not finish its presidency of the Council of EU with a new shiny image as many had hoped but it proved it can run the bloc’s day-to-day affairs
Is a civic and democratic party still possible in Bulgaria?
The various splinters of the centre-right parties are attempting yet another unification
To what extent is Bulgaria really corrupt?
Graft is chronic; the good news is that business-related corruption is on the decline
You give the EU Presidency a bad name
International media focus on Bulgaria during the country’s presidency of the Council of the EU coincides with some ugly scandals that resonate across Europe and tarnish the image of the country which was already far from pristine
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 Bulgaria wants from its presidency of the Council of the EU
Sofia hopes to make a breakthrough on the country’s membership in the Schengen area and Eurozone. It also hopes to change its image as an underachiever.
No immediate threats loom on the horizont
But social discontent from increasing social inequality could erode the support for ruling coalition in the mid to long term
Western Balkans on Bulgaria’s mind
Bulgaria’s diplomatic offensive in its neighboring countries is driven by its upcoming EU presidency. It is yet to be seen whether there is anything more beyond the photo ops.
The Diplomatic Government
Prime Minister Boyko Borissov’s third term will be marked by a foreign policy push he will use to dampen criticism against his domestic agenda
There’s nothing better in store
PM Borissov’s third government is still fixated on stability, the momentum for crucial reforms seems to have stalled
The center moves to the left
Poverty, corruption, unemployment and ineffective government are Bulgarians’ main concerns
Bulgaria: Unfit for Brexit
Sofia is set to be a bystander in the process of the UK leaving the EU, although it will be in its epicenter during its presidency of the bloc