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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 report on the economic outlook and conditions of Bulgaria in 2013 is presented. It predicts that the country's economic growth will still be modest due to high unemployment, need to maintain tight fiscal stance, and slow export demand. It notes the developments in its construction activity, retail trade turnover, and industrial output. The outlook on its consumer demand, labor markets, inflation, exchange rates, and economic policy are also provided.

The article provides an outlook on the economy in Bulgaria from 2012 to 2016. Developments in the economic policies, inflation and the exchange rates from 2009 to 2012 are highlighted. Economic indicators depicting the external sector are summarized. An overview on the economic structure and trade profile of the country is offered.

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 presents an outlook for the economic condition of Bulgaria from 2009- 2012. It predicts that the country's economic recovery will stay at a moderate pace due to lackluster prospects for exports, slow growth of domestic credit, and the need to maintain a tight fiscal stance. It mentions the policy of the government under Prime Minister Boyko Borissov to make commensurate cuts in expenditures, given that the country's fiscal revenues are falling far short of original targets.

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.

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 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.

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.

The article presents information on Bulgaria. It includes several maps, charts and tables showing political and economic data on the country, including economic indicators, such as gross domestic product, inflation rates and current account, and social indicators, including population, work force distribution and ethnic groups. Political and economic forecasts are also discussed.

The article presents political and economic policy outlook for Bulgaria for 2008-2009. It describes Bulgaria's political scene, economic policy and economic performance for September 2008. Also included are monthly, quarterly and annual data summary on gross domestic product, consolidated government finance and exchange rate. Monthly and annual trends charts are presented including consumer price inflation, wage growth and foreign trade.

A country report for Bulgaria in 2007-2008 are presented. It describes domestic political conditions, with focus on the relations among the members of the coalition government and the country's accession into the European Union. It discusses economic conditions as well as trends in economic policy. Economic forecasts and political outlook are also presented.

Discusses the political and the economic outlook for Bulgaria from 2005 to 2006. Political structure of the country; Trends in Bulgaria's economic policy; Forecast on the economic performance of Bulgaria.

Forecasts the economic and political condition of Bulgaria from 2004 to 2005. Political tensions that are likely to strengthen in 2004; Events that have increased popular concerns about the criminal justice system; Factors that will drive the economic policy over the forecast period.

This article discusses the economic policy conditions of Bulgaria as of February 2012. It reports on the decision of the government to privatise EVN Bulgaria, an energy distribution company that supplies electricity in southern Bulgaria. The support given by Bulgaria to a fiscal compact created by several members of the European Union (EU) is also examined.

The article presents information on key economic policy direction in Bulgaria for the month of June 2011. The government continues to pursue its privatization of public assets including the tobacco company Bulgartabac and the railway company BDZ. The shares of the government in the electricity distribution companies EVN and CEZ, and in the Bulgarian Stock Exchange-Sofia (BSE-Sofia), will also be privatized. As part of the policy restructuring, the government will control the budget deficit.

The article looks at the economic policy of Bulgaria as of January 2011. A significant deficit was reportedly recorded by the consolidated general government in October 2010, stemming from higher expenditure. Spending was recorded as 11.2% higher than in September and 13% higher than in October 2009. An improvement in the performance of tax revenue is also noted in 2010.

The article reports on the economic policy of Bulgaria as of August 2010. A small deficit was recorded by the general government budget in May and budget expenditure increased strongly in the first quarter of the year. There was a 2.2 percent year-on-year increase in spending in the first five months. A revised budget was adopted by Bulgaria as the European Union (EU) set a 2011 deadline for deficit narrowing.

This article presents an economic policy outlook for Bulgaria for 2012-2016. It is reported that the government will not jeopardise the policy anchor provided by the currency board throughout the forecast period. It is also expected that the government will keep the budget deficit within the 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) limit. Bank lending growth is predicted in 2013-2016.

The article provides information on the economic policy in Bulgaria as of December 2011. A 2012 draft budget approved by the Bulgarian government aims to reduce budget deficit to 1.35% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012 and it emphasizes the public sound finance of the country. It is said that Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance will focus on preserving a trend of fiscal consolidation. The privatization of Balgarski darzhavni zheleznitsi (BDZ) started in September 2011.

The article discusses an economic outlook for Bulgaria from 2012 to 2016. The euro adoption by the Bulgarian government will not compromise the policy of its currency board and will not affect the competitiveness of the country. It is said that Bulgaria's budget deficit in 2011 will be within 3% of its gross domestic product (GDP), boosted by recovering economic activity. The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) will continue monitoring the liquidity of the country's banking sector.

The article presents an update on the economic policy of Bulgaria. It relates the increase in budget revenue and the contraction of the budget deficit of the country in the January to May 2011 period. The 2011 local and presidential elections are expected to contribute to the loosening of government spending in the second half of the year. It outlines the increase to be implemented on widows' pensions and the minimum wage.

The article presents an economic policy for Bulgaria from 2011-2015. It assesses the preparation of the country for euro adoption, its competitiveness and monetary policy under the guidance of the currency board. The board pegs the Bulgarian lev to the Euro, with a view that liquidity should be improved by a reduction in minimum requirements. An assessment of the gross domestic product (GDP), government spending and taxation is also mentioned.

The article provides an economic policy outlook for Bulgaria for 2011-2015. The policy anchor provided by Bulgaria's currency board as the country prepares for euro adoption is expected not to be jeopardized by the government. It is predicted that the country's fiscal policy will mostly be tight in 2011-2015 as the government seeks to narrow the deficit that expanded in 2010. A tentative recovery in bank lending is also expected.

The article looks at the economic policy of Bulgaria as of April 2011. Bulgaria's consolidated budget recorded a significant monthly deficit in January 2011 as revenue declined by more than expenditure. The government's fiscal reserve also dropped but remained well above the minimum. Also noted are the main measures included in the draft of the Fiscal Stability Pact (FSP) released by the Ministry of Finance.

The article provides an economic policy outlook for Bulgaria through 2015. Analysts believe that the government will not jeopardise the policy anchor provided by Bulgaria's currency board as it prepares for euro adoption, which they do not expect to occur before 2015 at the earliest. They also note the possibility that the Bulgarian National Bank may try to boost liquidity if the crisis in Greece hinders a recovery in lending by the Greek banks operating in Bulgaria.

The article presents an outlook for the Bulgarian economy for 2010 to 2011. It is expected that the government will uphold the policy anchor provided by the country's currency board system as the country prepares for euro adoption. The emphasis will fall on fiscal policy as monetary policy is hindered by the currency board.

The article offers information on economic policy in Bulgaria. After the first 5 months of 2008, the country's budget surplus reached Lv3.3bn. Revenue went up over 25% year on year while spending grew by less than 12%. With the fiscal surplus target for 2008 already attained in May, the Bulgarian government is expected to announce additional spending. The Kremikovtsi steel plant is not expected to be settled yet as more complications have risen. The plant's creditors have reportedly hired a consultancy company to look into taking over the firm.

The article presents information on the economic and political conditions in Bulgaria. It highlights outlook for 2011-2015 under the leadership of the Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB), which is steering the government as it prepares to adopt the euro. The government is also preparing to continue its privatization scheme and gradual recovery from the 2009 recession. A dispute between nationalists, including the right-wing Ataka, and worshippers in a mosque in the capital of Sofia.

The article presents an economic forecast for Bulgaria. It provides details about the Financial Stability Pact announced by Simeon Djankov, the country's finance minister, including the proposal to limit general government deficit to 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) and total government expenditures to 37% of GDP in any fiscal year. Meanwhile, analysts are pessimistic that the ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria will pass the fiscal reforms due to its congressional minority.

The article focuses on the economic outlook of Bulgaria, particularly its public finances. It cites that the government is yet to prove that it could meet its target to halve the budget deficit by 2011, since it focuses more on policy reversals relative to the reform of healthcare, education and pensions. Moreover, it is inferred that if the government will fail to deal with the present problem of its finances and implement reforms, there will be a major fiscal crisis in the country.

The article discusses the economic outlook of Bulgaria from the viewpoint of Business Monitor International Ltd. (BMI). It states that the Bulgarian recession is seemingly reaching its lowest point. BMI points out that the significant improvement in headline gross domestic product (GDP) is covering the continued decline in domestic demand. BMI also mentions that the decline in domestic demand is due to consumer retrenching and the consolidation of public finances by the government.

Summarizes the political and economic outlook for Bulgaria from 2005-2006. Political scene of the country; Economic policy of Bulgaria; Foreign and trade and payments.