41% of the member companies of the Bulgarian Industrial Association expect an economic decline in 2025. 21% believe there will be no change compared to 2024. 65% of the respondents anticipate a deterioration in their own business due to the slowdown in global economic growth. The biggest concerns of businesses are related to expectations of a drastic rise in energy and raw material prices, as well as inflation.
61% of employers support the introduction of the euro. 48% of respondents believe that Eurozone membership should be a key state priority. More than half of the respondents plan to increase their production volume and the range of products offered. 45% will seek new markets. One-third of businesses are facing difficulties with their international partners and foreign markets, up from 18% last year.
The annual growth of Bulgaria's gross domestic product will remain above 3% in the period 2025-2027 , according to a report by commercial credit insurer Allianz Trade, BTA reports. According to Allianz this means that the Bulgarian economy will become..
With the introduction of the euro on January 1, Bulgaria will benefit from the stability, liquidity and all the advantages of the common currency, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said in an interview with public service..
The Ministry of Innovation and Growth has presented the country’s first interactive investment map . The platform aims to provide Bulgarian and foreign investors with useful and up-to-date information in one place, making it easier for them to make..
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