Bulgaria's 2026 Budget Draft Sets Highest Deficit Since Videnov Era, Triggers Political Clash

The Bulgarian government presented its draft budget for 2026 on Wednesday, setting a deficit of 5.7% of GDP, the highest figure in three decades, and immediately drew fire from opposition parties who accused the cabinet of repeating the same fiscal practices it once condemned. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev outlined the framework to reporters, projecting revenues of 49....