“Populism Over Reform”: Opposition Parties in Bulgaria Unites Against Pension Cuts and Debt Expansion

Bulgaria’s political confrontation over the proposed fiscal package intensified sharply in parliament, with opposition parties accusing Rumen Radev's cabinet over debt, pensions, and party financing. The debate centers on a set of measures including a planned 3.8 billion euro increase in the state debt ceiling, changes to pension supplements, and a reduction in political party subsidies. ...