Bulgaria’s 17 Years in the EU: Unmet Expectations and Limited EU Fund Utilization

Bulgaria's 17-year membership in the European Union has not lived up to the expectations of many Bulgarians, according to Senior Assistant Professor Dr. Tsvetomir Tsvetkov from Sofia University. Presenting a report at the anniversary conference for the Institute for Economic Research, Tsvetkov highlighted that the country's entry into the EU was anticipated to bring significant improvements in the standard of living, economic growth, and the reduction of inequalities....