Eurozone Entry and Budget Struggles: Bulgaria’s Early Steps Under New Leadership

In the early days of Bulgaria’s new government, some of the key economic policy directions have become clearer, though several warning signs have also emerged. Public meetings between the Prime Minister, the President of the European Commission, and the President of the European Parliament highlighted ongoing efforts to address necessary reforms and secure investments under the Recovery and Resilience Plan. The Prime Minister’s focus was also on preparations for joining the eurozone....