#52026SC02022026 Country Report on Bulgaria’s Economic and Social Policy Outlook
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The report assesses Bulgaria’s economy, labour market, investment trends and policy challenges as part of the EU’s annual economic coordination process. It highlights strong growth in 2025, driven by domestic demand, wage gains, public spending and higher use of EU recovery funds, while warning that exports weakened and growth may slow as consumption cools. For businesses and compliance teams, the main practical signal is that Bulgaria remains a growing but capacity-constrained market. Companies should watch wage costs, labour shortages in healthcare, industry and construction, and the continued role of EU-funded public investment in shaping demand and procurement opportunities.
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Key Changes
- Assesses Bulgaria’s 2025 economic performance and identifies strong domestic demand as the main growth driver.
- Flags weaker exports and negative net trade as risks to future growth.
- Highlights tight labour markets, wage pressure and labour shortages in key sectors.