Maria Brestnichka of the National Network for Children (NNC) reported that the state’s performance in caring for children over the last 15 years achieved an average rating of 3.28. The data comes from the NNC’s “Report Card 2026: What Is State’s Average Performance in Caring for Children?,” an assessment that evaluates the progress of state policies and offers specific recommendations across eight areas reviewed by over 40 experts. Brestnichka identified child well-being as the weakest sector, which received a score of 2.96.
She noted that this category encompasses critical issues such as child poverty, access to healthcare services, and the quality of education, suggesting a need for a comprehensive policy and strategy for children. Bella Damyanova, Coordinator for Children’s Policies at NNC, addressed the social system, which scored 3.41. Damyanova pointed to a shortage of specialists as a key challenge within this area.
She also mentioned that two medico-social care homes remain unclosed. Regarding the political environment, Georgi Elenkov of NNC observed signs of emerging stability in Bulgarian politics. However, he emphasized the need to translate this political stability into consistent policy implementation.
Elenkov stated that the primary concern remains establishing policy stability and restoring an expert tone within the National Assembly. The report serves as a detailed evaluation of current governmental efforts concerning the welfare of the nation’s youth.
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