The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) President, Plamen Dimitrov, stated on Monday that the 2026 state budget should be adopted within two months. Speaking at a press conference where the union presented data on the first quarter of 2026 cost-of-living wage, Dimitrov noted that preparations for the regular budget have commenced. He mentioned the existence of an unofficial draft from the caretaker Cabinet, which is expected to be handed over to the regular government.
Dimitrov added that if a clear parliamentary majority is established, the budget could potentially be adopted in no more than six weeks. CITUB formally advocates for the adoption of the second version of the budget presented at the close of 2025, a proposal that, according to Dimitrov, had not been implemented. This preferred draft included provisions for a 3% deficit, a 10% increase in personnel spending, and an 8.6% rise in pensions effective July 1, alongside a significant capital program.
Furthermore, the union expects the new budget to include substantial support for public transportation and targeted assistance for vulnerable populations. Specific proposals include maintaining current public transport fares and implementing free travel for pensioners, the socially vulnerable, and persons with disabilities for certain months until prices stabilize. Legislatively, the National Assembly amended the 2025 Budget Extension Act on March 18, keeping it in effect until the 2026 State Budget Act is officially adopted.
Separately, caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski confirmed that the caretaker Cabinet is prepared to submit a regular budget should a governing majority not be formed in
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The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) President, Plamen Dimitrov, announced on Monday that the 2026 state budget requires adoption within a two-month period. Dimitrov made
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