Economic Policies, Defense Plans, and National Unity in Focus
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Deputy Prime Minister Yordan Pekanov has brought economic issues to the forefront, criticizing high restaurant prices and urging their reduction. He also announced Bulgaria's ambitious plans to secure 23 billion euros in EU funding for the period 2028-2034 and an immediate request for 1.8 billion euros from the current EU recovery plan.
Meanwhile, the government led by Prime Minister Rumen Radev is actively shaping future policy, preparing adjustments to the pension formula and exploring options for acquiring combat aircraft through operational leasing agreements. The nation is also commemorating its 141st Unification Day, with politicians emphasizing the importance of courage and unity for national interests.
In other domestic news, a report suggests that the GERB party is exhibiting increasingly lavish spending in local organizations, and several Bulgarian companies are implicated in a criminal scheme involving fraud related to goods imported from China.