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The World Bank to consult Bulgaria on key reforms

Atanas Pekanov
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"The implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan in Bulgaria has entered a key phase. It includes many investment projects and reforms that have been delayed for years. The World Bank will consult Bulgaria on some of them, including the energy sector, which will help the country implement them as effectively as possible", Deputy Prime Minister for EU Funds Management Atanas Pekanov told the BNR,

According to Atanas Pekanov, the political instability is an obstacle to the country's accession to the eurozone. That is why, a regular government should be formed, Deputy Premier Pekanov added.




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