The trend of steadily rising expenditures in the State Social Security (SSS) budget exacerbates the risk to the fiscal sustainability of the entire social security system
The Fiscal Council has issued harsh criticism regarding the implementation of the 2 025 state budget. In its position the advisory body – chaired by Simeon Djankov
The cost of major infrastructure projects – motorways, railways, and water supply and sewerage networks – is likely to rise further
Sofia's budget for 2026 will be €1.81 billion (BGN 3.4 billion), which is 23% more than this year. The expected funds from the state for delegated activities are €727 million
Assen Vassilev's draft budget for next year is full of risks of non-implementation. This is the opinion of the Bulgarian Fiscal Council, an independent advisory body on fiscal management
The budget deficit in September rose to BGN 780 million, according to preliminary data from the Finance Ministry. This means that in just one month
