EU Forecast: Bulgaria Faces Slower Growth and Higher Inflation as Deficit Worsens to 4%+

The European Commission’s spring forecast points to a weaker-than-expected economic outlook for both Bulgaria and the wider eurozone, coupled with higher inflation pressures across the region. According to the report, the slowdown is driven by a mix of fiscal strain in member states and external shocks, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which is feeding into higher energy costs and broader economic uncertainty across Europe. For Bulgaria, Brussels projects GDP growth of 2....