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Most Bulgarians are optimistic about 2019: Barometer Bulgaria

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Most Bulgarians are optimistic about 2019, a survey of Barometer Bulgaria shows. 60% of the surveyed nationals hope that their life would improve next year. Half of the respondents (51.2%) said that Bulgaria’s rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union was the most significant event this year. Less than half of the respondents (44%) assess positively Bulgaria’s decision to reject the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (also known as the Istanbul Convention).




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