Bulgaria to Raise Second-Year Maternity Allowance to 450 Euros, Incentives for Early Return to Work Introduced

Minister of Labor and Social Policy Borislav Gutsanov has announced that the maternity allowance in the second year will be increased to 900 leva (450 euros), following revisions to the State Social Security budget for next year. The changes are also intended to encourage mothers to return to work sooner, reinforcing the government’s approach to supporting both families and the workforce.

The minister confirmed that the Swiss rule for updating pensions will remain in effect....