Government Approves 2026 Budget Draft, Announces Reforms Ahead of Euro Adoption

The Bulgarian government has approved the draft State Budget Act for 2026 together with the Updated Medium-Term Budget Forecast for 2026–2028, which outlines the fiscal policies, macroeconomic assumptions and investment priorities for the next three years. The documents form the foundation of next year’s fiscal framework and incorporate Bulgaria’s preparations for adopting the euro on 1 January 2026.

This year’s budget package — covering the central government budget, the State Social Security (SSS) budget, and the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) — received considerably broader support from the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC)....