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The article discusses developments related to the economy, government and outlook of Bulgaria as of December 2013. It explores the impact created by the Movement for Rights and Freedoms with the Bulgarian Socialist Party. It examines the European Union's decision to delay the release of funds for environmental projects and the start of construction for the Gazprom pipeline. It offers information on the distrust of the coalition government that led to protests.

This publication provides an economic and political outlook for Bulgaria for 2014-2018. Topics include the country's political stability, international relations, policy trends, fiscal and monetary policies, economic growth, inflation and exchange rates. Also provided are data and charts on Bulgaria's annual, quarterly and monthly economic indicators and trends.

The report presents an outlook for political and economic conditions in Bulgaria from 2013 to 2017. The country's political stability is expected to remain under strain after the formation of a ruling coalition. The Economist Intelligence Unit predicts policy changes which aim at increasing employment and enhancing economic growth. Also provided are forecasts for Bulgaria's other economic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP), inflation and exchange rates.

The article discusses political and economic developments in Bulgaria as of July 2013 and presents an outlook for 2013 to 2017. It mentions mass protests triggered by the appointment of media tycoon Delian Peevski as chairman of the State Agency for National Security. The budget surplus in April 2013 as well as the increase in revenue in January to April 2013 are cited. Forecasts concerning the fiscal and monetary policy as well as inflation and balance of trade are also explored.

The article presents information on Bulgaria. The elected speaker of the parliament in the May 2012 election was Mihail Mikov of the Bulgarian Socialist Party. It discusses forecast for 2013-2017 for political conditions, economy, international relations, trends in fiscal and monetary policies. It also analyses the impact of the move of the Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria to annul the May election results on the forecast.

A country report for Bulgaria as of March 2013 is presented. During the 2013-17 forecast period, it expects an uncertain outcome for the pre-term parliamentary election on May 12. Bulgaria is expected to face continued pressure from the European Union (EU) to implement judicial reform and improved efforts in fighting corruption and crime. In 2013, real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected at 1.3%. Also expected is an annual inflation rate of 3.4% during the forecast period.

The article discusses the economic and political conditions in Bulgaria for the period 2013-2017. The ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) is forecasted to serve out its full four-year term if it wins the election called for July 7, 2013. This entry also discusses the country's international relations, fiscal policy, monetary policy, inflation, exchange rates.

The report presents an outlook for political and economic conditions in Bulgaria from 2013 to 2017. The Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd. assesses the stability of the ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB). The firm expects the European Union (EU) to pressure the government to initiate judicial reform and to combat corruption and crime. In addition, the firm forecasts the performance of the country' gross domestic product (GDP).

The article provides an overview for the political and economic conditions in Bulgaria for 2013-2017. The Bulgarian government continues to experience slow progress in its effort to address corruption and crime and initiate judicial reform. The projected recession in the euro zone has impacted the real growth of gross domestic product in 2012. Information on Bulgaria's political structure and stability, foreign relations, fiscal and monetary policy, inflation, and economic growth is discussed.

A country report for Bulgaria as of November 2012 is presented. During the 2013-17 forecast period, it expects continued demand from the European Union (EU) for judicial reform in the country as progress in efforts to combat corruption and crime slows down. Also expected is a 1.9% growth in the domestic economy in 2013 and an annual average growth of 3.4% during the 2014-17 period. The projected annual average of inflation rate in 2013-17 is 3.4%.

The article presents an outlook on the political and economic conditions in Bulgaria for 2013 to 2017. It forecasts that the real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2012 will drop to 0.5 per cent from 1.8 per cent in 2011 due to the impact of a projected recession in the euro zone. It predicts that the Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) will remain more popular than the main opposition party, the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP).

This article provides an outlook for political and economic conditions in Bulgaria from 2012 to 2016 According to the Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd., the ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) will receive sufficient support to push through its programme. The firm expects the European Union (EU) to pressure Bulgaria to make judicial reform. It also forecasts that country's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth will weaken in 2012.

The article presents information on the economic and political conditions in Bulgaria and offers an outlook for 2012-2016. Bulgaria will be under close scrutiny from the European Union (EU) as it continues to demand judicial reform. Inflation is expected to decline to 2.2 percent in 2012 while real gross domestic product (GDP) growth will weaken to 0.7 percent during the year.

The article presents an outlook on the political and economic sectors of Bulgaria for 2012-2016. The centre-right Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) will attempt to fight organised crime and corruption. Parliamentary election is scheduled for mid-2013. It also discusses the country's relationship with other countries, fiscal policy and monetary policy.

This publication presents a country report for Bulgaria as of June 2012. It includes political and economic outlook for 2012-2016, a monthly review of the political scene, economic policy and economic outlook, as well as basic country information and political structure. Bulgaria will undergo close scrutiny by the European Union, which continue to demand judicial reform. Growth in Bulgarian economy is expected to weaken in 2012 due to the impact of a forecast recession in the euro zone.

The article discusses the political outlook for Bulgaria for 2012-2016. The ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) maintains sufficient support from independent parliamentarians to continue with its programmes. The European Union (EU) will reportedly keep Bulgaria under close scrutiny as it continues to demand for judicial reform. The government will also not hinder the policy developed by the currency board system as the country prepares for euro adoption.

The article highlights the political and economic outlook for Bulgaria for 2012-2016. The Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) has sufficient support from independent legislators to push through its programme. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to weaken in 2012 to 0.8 percent because of the impact of a forecast recession in the euro zone. Also detailed is the economic and political conditions of Bulgaria for May 2012.

The article provides a political, economic policy, and economic outlook for Bulgaria for 2012-2016. It states that the Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB), which won in the parliamentary election in July 2009, lacks an outright majority and depends on support from independent parliamentarians to pursue with its legislative programme. The improvement in relations with the European Union (EU) from 2008 to 2009 is noted. Factors that are affecting demand in 2012 are discussed.

The article provides an overview of the political and economic conditions in Bulgaria as of April 2012. Prime Minister Boiko Borisov replaced several heads of agencies and forced some political officials to return their bonuses. Management of the healthcare sector is cited as a persistent problem for the government. Also discussed are the budget deficit in January 2012, the gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2010 and 2011, and the industrial output and goods exports in January.

This entry provides a report on Bulgaria as of April 2012. It states that the Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) lacks an outright majority but has enough support from independent parliamentarians to continue its program. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to weaken in 2012 due to the impact of a forecast recession in the euro zone. Also mentioned is the move by the prime minister, Boiko Borisov to replace several heads of agencies.

The article presents an outlook on the economic condition of Bulgaria for 2012 to 2016. The country's economy stabilised in 2010, with real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 0.2%, after a 5.5% contraction in 2009. A strengthening of growth in 2013 to 2016 is predicted to an annual average of three to four percent, which is well below pre-crisis rates of about six percent.

The article reports on the political and economic conditions in Bulgaria. It states that although the ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) lacks outright majority, it has enough support from independent parliamentarians to push through its programme. The real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is estimated at 1.6% in 2011 with an expected contraction of 0.7% in the euro zone in 2012.

This article presents an economic forecast for Bulgaria for 2012-2016. The estimated 0.4% economic growth for the country is explored. A slower inflation in 2012, averaging 2.5%, is predicted as international oil and food prices decline and the economic recovery weakens. Political commitment to the currency board arrangement will remain strong until euro adoption. The current account is predicted to record a smaller surplus in 2012.

This publication presents information on Bulgaria, also known as the Republic of Bulgaria. It covers a geographical map of Bulgaria, discussions on the political and economic conditions of the country as of February 2012, political and economic outlook for 2012-2016, and economic data and charts. The publication also provides basic data on Bulgaria, including land area, population, language, and government officials.

The article provides a review of the political and economic performance of Bulgaria as of January 2012. The ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) faced protests despite victories in the presidential and local elections on October 23, 2011. Georgi Purvanov, the outgoing president, has signalled his intention to return to party politics, within the ranks of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP). An overview of the country's economic performance is described.

The article provides an outlook for Bulgaria for 2012-2016. In 2009, the Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) won a victory in the parliamentary election. The CEDB will reportedly continue its attempts to fight organised crime and corruption and will aim to improve the management of European Union (EU) funds. The government aims to reduce its redistributive role, to cut the public sector workforce, and to rationalise state holdings in industry. An economic forecast is included.

This entry provides a country report on Bulgaria as of January 2012. It cites the lack of an outright majority of the ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) and its need to rely on support from independent parliamentarians to push through its programme. The gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2011 is estimated at 1.8 percent and the recovery is expected to weaken in 2012. The consolidated state budget deficit for January-October 2011 is also cited.

The article discusses the economic and political outlook for Bulgaria from 2012 to 2016. Noted is the need for the ruling political party Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) to seek the support of independent parliamentarians to push through its programme. The estimated real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of Bulgaria is 1.9% in 2011 and 1.6% in 2012. A review of the political and economic conditions of the country as of December 2011 are provided.

The article discusses an economic forecast for Bulgaria from 2012 to 2016. A chart showing international economic assumptions from 2011 to 2016 is presented. The estimated growth rate of Bulgaria's gross domestic product (GDP), which has been affected by weakening export demand, is 1.9% in 2011 and 1.36% in 2012. The country's inflation is expected to rise from 2.4% in 2010 to 4.1% in 2011 because of high food prices.

The article offers an economic outlook for Bulgaria for 2012-2016. Unemployment and expensive borrowing conditions are cited as some of the factors affecting private consumption. It expects external balance to be influenced by slower export growth and strengthening import demand. Forecasts on inflation and exchange rates are also presented. It cites trade deficit contraction as the cause of declining current-account deficit.

The article offers a political and economic outlook for Bulgaria for 2012-2016. Recovery in the real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to weaken due to declining export demand. High food and fuel prices are cited as factors influencing inflation. It cites the riots caused by the government's failure to respond to organised crime. Also included are information on political developments, economic forecast, economic policy and political structure.

The article discusses an economic forecast for Bulgaria from 2012 to 2016. Stability of the Bulgarian economy in 2012 was driven by growth in the export sector, leading to a real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 0.2 percent. Weakness of domestic demand contributed to an average inflation of 2.4% in 2010.

This publication offers information about economic and political conditions in Bulgaria as of October 2011. It discusses economic and political forecasts for the country, as well as an economic policy prediction. It also presents statistics regarding economic indicators, including population, gross domestic product (GDP) and foreign exchange rate.

The article provides an economic forecast for Bulgaria for 2011 to 2015. The country's economy stabilised in 2010 after a 5.5 percent contraction in 2009. Export growth has prompted the economic recovery while domestic demand continued to contract. Positive contribution from foreign trade is expected in 2011. Also included are forecasts for inflation, exchange rates, and external sector.

This publication provides a country report on Bulgaria as of September 2011. It cites the lack of an outright majority of the ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB). Annual inflation is expected to rise to four percent in 2011. Improvements were noted in the annual report under European Union's (EU's) Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM) during 2010. The consolidated state budget in the first half of 2011 posted a deficit of 466 million U.S. dollars.

The article presents an outlook on the economic and political sectors of Bulgaria. It relates that the nationalist grouping, Ataka, has decided to withdraw its support for the ruling party, Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB). It expects Bulgaria to post a real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 2.8% in 2011. Bulgaria's inflation rate is anticipated to increase to 4.2% in 2011.

This publication presents information on Bulgaria. It covers a geographical map of the country, discussions on the political and economic conditions of the country as of July 2011, economic and political forecasts for 2011-2015, and economic trends data and charts. It also provides basic data on Bulgaria including geography, population, main cities, language and currency.

This article presents an economic outlook for Bulgaria for 2011-2015. It is expected that real gross domestic product (GDP) will see a growth of 2.8 percent in 2011 and a strengthening of growth to an annual average of around 3.7 percent in 2012-2015. Forecasts for oil price, exchange rates and the current-account deficit are also mentioned.

The article presents an economic forecast for Bulgaria from 2011-2015. It assesses key indicators for economic growth, inflation and financial variables that can affect the country. Based on this data, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 2.5% in 2011 because of exports to other European countries. Inflation is expected to average around 3.2% with a view that domestic demand will increase and the Bulgarian lev will appreciate. An assessment of the current-account deficit is also discussed.

The article presents information on the economic and political conditions in Bulgaria. It summarizes highlights of economic and political outlook for 2011-2015 under the leadership of the Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB). A forecast on the country's relations with the European Union (EU), Russia and North Atlantic Treaty Organization is offered. Trends in economic, monetary and fiscal policies are also discussed.

This publication offers information about economic and political conditions in Bulgaria as of May 2011. It discusses political and economic outlooks for the country, as well as an economic policy forecast. It also presents charts that show values of economic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP), population and consumer price inflation.

The article discusses an economic forecast for Bulgaria from 2011 to 2015. It is predicted that gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 2.5% in 2011 and average 3.7% for the rest of the forecast period. In 2010, high unemployment and the negative wealth effect of house prices were partly to blame for the drop in private consumption.

The article provides an economic forecast for Bulgaria through 2015. Analysts forecast a 2.5% growth in the country's economy in 2011, as well as a strengthening of growth to an annual average of around 3.7%, which is well below pre-crisis rates of around 6%, during 2012-2015. However, investment spending is being constrained by spare capacity in the economy and the painful reversal in the real estate sector. Also noted is the negative impact of the crisis in Greece on gross domestic product (GDP) growth in Bulgaria.

The article offers information on Bulgaria. It provides highlights of an economic and political outlook for the country for the period 2011-2015. A review of its political situation, economic policy and economic performance for April 2011 is detailed. Also included is information on the country's political structure, as well as data and charts on its annual, quarterly and monthly economic indicators.

The article offers an economic forecast for Bulgaria for 2010-2015. Analysts see growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) increasing from 0.3% to 2.5% in 2011, and to an annual average of around 3.7% in 2012-2015. Inflation is believed to average around 3.2% in 2012-2015 as domestic demand growth is expected to improve in these years with the economy taking more money through European Union funds. Until the euro adoption, the political commitment to the currency board arrangement will remain strong.

The article offers information on Bulgaria. It presents political and economic outlook for the country, as well as economic forecast. It also examines the political, economic and economic policy situation in the country as of February 2011. Several charts on annual, quarterly and monthly economic indicators are included.

The article presents an economic forecast for Bulgaria for 2011-2015. The real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow 2.5% in 2011 before averaging 3.7%, which is well below pre-crisis growth rates of around 6%. A 3.5% increase in annual inflation is projected in 2011 before it average at around 3.2% during the rest of the forecast period.

The article offers economic and political forecasts for Bulgaria for 2011-2015. The lack of a parliamentary majority of the ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria is expected to present some risk to the country's political stability. The real gross domestic product is forecasted to grow by 2.5% in 2011 while annual inflation is projected to increase to 3.8% before averaging 3.2% during the rest of the forecast period.

The article provides an economic forecast for Bulgaria through 2015. Analysts forecast a 0.1% minimal growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) in 2010 before growth picks up to 2.6% in 2011. However, a strengthening of growth to an annual average of around 3.8%, which is well below pre-crisis rates of around 6%, is projected in the 2012-2015 period. Also noted is the impact of the Greek crisis on the economic growth of Bulgaria.

This publication offers information on Bulgaria. It provides highlights of the country's economic and political outlook for 2011-2015, including the projected 2.6% growth of its real gross domestic product (GDP) in 2011. It offers a review of its political situation, economic policy and performance as of January 2011. Data and charts are provided on the country's annual, quarterly and monthly economic indicators. It also offers information on its political structure.