Tag: pensions

Flash News 18.8.2025 Author: Economic.bg

After modernization: Pension expenditures increased by BGN 1.5 billion in July

Pension expenditure reached BGN 13.6 billion in July. It increased by BGN 1.5 billion, or 12.4% on an annual basis, according to data from the National Social Security Institute

Public Finances 26.6.2025 Author: Simona Gotsova

The current pension model carries the risk of tax increases in Bulgaria

Pensions are too dependent on taxes and fiscal policy, which can lead to debt and excessive budget deficits

Public Finances 18.6.2024 Author: Antoniya Simova

Accruing national debt to pay pensions? The IMF warns of problems in Bulgaria

In 2024, the Bulgarian budget will supplement the pension system with over 5 billion euros and so it may be necessary to take on new debt

Finances 10.5.2024 Author: Antoniya Simova

Bulgarian private pension companies have accumulated 11.75 billion euros

The assets managed by the private pension companies in Bulgaria grew by 20% in a year and by the end of 2023 are estimated at a record 11.75 billion euros