The government is warning of a record budget deficit and signaling possible fiscal tightening measures, as officials and experts debate the scale of Bulgaria’s public finance challenges. Finance Minister Galab Donev said the country is facing a deficit of around 7.

The Bulgarian government is preparing a series of fiscal measures aimed at containing the budget deficit, including a higher debt ceiling, changes to pension indexation rules, and…

By the end of May 2026, Bulgaria’s budget balance under the consolidated fiscal program is projected to show a deficit of around 2.5 billion euros, equivalent to roughly 2 percent…