AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBulgaria-Ukraine Policy: Bulgaria’s new government plans to halt further arms supplies to Ukraine, with Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov saying Kyiv needs “more people, not more weapons” and calling for a “just peace” set by both sides—sparking immediate political pushback as Denkov demands clarity on the government’s exact position. Public Finance: The Budget and Finance Committee approved amendments allowing the cabinet to raise up to EUR 3.8 bln in new public debt to cover the 2026 deficit and pre-finance Recovery and Resilience Plan payments. EU Environment & Construction: The EU Commission is “closely following” Bulgaria’s Natura 2000 construction scandal near Varna, tied to alleged illegal works on 100+ buildings in the Baba Alino case. Food & Agriculture: The Food Safety Agency tightens checks on dairy imports, while the Agriculture Ministry targets livestock support and faster irrigation reforms. Business & Retail: JUMBO Group reports ~4% sales growth in May, with Bulgaria up ~16%. Digital & Telecom Policy: Bulgaria backs EU rules on European Business Wallets and pushes for an open, secure, rules-based digital order. Regional Diplomacy: SEECP meetings in Sofia highlight Bulgaria’s push for regional connectivity and stability. Energy Prices: The energy regulator is set to discuss proposed electricity price rises and a 4.58% average heating/hot water increase from July 1.
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