Bulgaria

The cabinet led by Prime Minister Rumen Radev has reached its 100-day mark, with assessments indicating a period of significant appointments but also delayed reforms and an unclear overall picture. Among the key announcements, the government has stated it will not complete any major highways by 2030, terminating a tender for a crucial section. Concurrently, the administration is focusing on revitalizing the state energy sector and introducing new incentives for investors, including the appointment of an ombudsman.

Further policy developments include plans for a rotation within the judicial council and new rules for selecting a chief prosecutor, as well as changes to the hospital payment model. The government is also reportedly set to grant the 'Cherno More' highway concession to Turkish firms. In other political news, Ivan Hristanov has announced his intention to run for president, with the full list of candidates expected by September 22.

Culturally, the city of Burgas has been chosen to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027. Law enforcement has also been active, with the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime conducting an operation against loan sharks in the Botevgrad region, leading to arrests. On the sports front, Aleksandra Nacheva secured a second medal for the country at the European Athletics Championships.