Bulgaria to Unfreeze Maternity and Child Benefits in 2027 Budget

Social benefits that are currently frozen, including maternity payments, child allowances, and unemployment benefits, are expected to be updated with Bulgaria's 2027 state budget, according to Konstantin Prodanov, chairman of Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee from Progressive Bulgaria. Speaking to BNT, Prodanov said the next budget, which is expected to be considered in about two months, will introduce what he described as "real policies" and will be "entirely of Progressive Bulgaria." He said the government's priorities would include tighter control over healthcare spending, attracting more foreign investment, and carrying out administrative reforms. ...