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Bulgarian Parliament Should Revise Spending Decisions to Avoid Blowing up Budget
Economy
Bulgarian Parliament Should Revise Spending Decisions to Avoid Blowing up Budget
In October, Bulgarian interim Finance Minister Lyudmila Petkova held a press conference regarding the 2025 state budget and the medium-term framework for 2025–2028. The biggest surprise was the expert assessment, based on current policies and enacted legislation, which projected a nominal spending increase of BGN 18.1 billion in 2025. Such a significant rise, even as an expert projection, raises several questions:
Unlocking Growth in Bulgaria: Medium-Term Goals After Election
Economy
Unlocking Growth in Bulgaria: Medium-Term Goals After Election
In November, the Institute for Market Economics’ (IME) introduced its White Paper, Unlocking Growth: The Path Forward After the Elections. But what are the goals we can realistically achieve in the medium term? Below, we present eight fundamental goals with a four-year horizon that are fully attainable and would significantly improve the country’s development potential and quality of life.
Trump’s Victory, Establishment’s Defeat
Politics
Trump’s Victory, Establishment’s Defeat
Donald Trump’s victory is a product of the Democratic establishment in America and the media and experts that support them. Despite the enormous campaign warning that democracy would end if Trump won, they did everything to hand him victory on a silver platter. Firstly, they clung to the hope that the infirm 81-year-old Joe Biden could collect his thoughts and lead a campaign.
Economy of Aid: How Sharing Multiplies Goodness
Society
Economy of Aid: How Sharing Multiplies Goodness
Natural disasters have a remarkable ability to expose both the weaknesses of systems and the depths of human nature. The recent floods in Poland not only destroyed homes and infrastructure but also revealed something far more valuable: society\'s ability to mobilize and provide aid on an unprecedented scale. In a digital age dominated by social media and technology, solidarity has found new channels of expression.