Bulgaria’s Budget Deficit Widens to 2.5 Billion Euros by May 2026, Finance Ministry Reports

By the end of May 2026, Bulgaria’s budget balance under the consolidated fiscal program is projected to show a deficit of around 2.5 billion euros, equivalent to roughly 2 percent of GDP, according to preliminary estimates from the Ministry of Finance. This marks a clear deterioration compared to the same period in 2025, when the deficit stood at about 1....