Latest Analysis from Bulgaria
Scandals Dominate Ill-tempered Election in Bulgaria
A slew of official investigations, accusations and counter-accusations have dominated a campaign in which the former ruling GERB party has maintained its poll lead.
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Demographic Crisis Adds to Bulgaria’s Nightmare Scenario
The alarming decline in the population will further destabilise the economy and society unless the government can turn matters round.
Borisov Eyes Poll Win as Bulgaria Protests Ebb
Ex-premier ousted by street rallies has wrong-footed his opponents and now looks on course to regain power in May.
Bulgaria’s Economy Feels Impact of Political Turbulence
The likelihood of a hung parliament poses questions about the future of Bulgaria’s adherence to tough austerity measures, which in turn will affect investor confidence.
Balkan Migrants – Social Problem or Straw Man for Germany?
Reports about the number of impoverished migrants from Bulgaria and Romania are alarming Germany - but how accurate are these claims?
Shadowy Forces May be Driving ‘Spontaneous’ Bulgaria Protests
Some experts suspect that the exercise in ‘people power’ that has driven Bulgaria’s government from office is not quite what it seems.
PM’s Departure Won’t End Bulgaria’s Agony
The Prime Minister’s dramatic resignation is unlikely to avert the danger of a descent into Greek-style meltdown.
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Discipline Fails to Dispel Gloom in Bulgaria
It was another year of fiscal discipline, economic stagnation, fragile - if not fraying - democracy and limited progress in infrastructural projects.
Bulgaria’s Brussels Blockade Leaves Macedonia Bitter
Bulgaria’s decision to join Greece and block Macedonia’s EU accession talks has sparked anger in Macedonia - further chilling relations between Sofia and Skopje.
Vote May Not End Bulgaria’s Nuclear Power Row
January referendum on question of nuclear power looks unlikely to end the political infighting over the troubled Belene power project.
Burgas Blast Shakes Bulgaria’s Lucrative Tourist Trade
The suicide bombing is a shock to a country where such attacks are unknown – but the past experience of countries targeted by bombers is that the tourist industry usually bounces back in the long term.
Drive For Balkan Extradition Deal Nears End
Serbia’s initiative to establish a pan-Balkan extradition treaty may see lift-off next year - but Kosovo’s exclusion from the scheme looks like another politically driven error.
Macedonian Wartime Love Story Angers Bulgarians
A movie set against the background of the deportation and destruction of the Jewish community in Macedonia is causing controversy in neighbouring Bulgaria even before it’s been released.
Presidential Win Poses Test For Bulgaria’s Reforming Zeal
After the recent presidential and mayoral elections, Bulgaria’s GERB party now holds all the levers in its hands – but will this translate into reforms?
Bulgaria’s Borisov Faces Mounting Pressure
Rising criticism from Brussels and at home is forcing Bulgaria’s centre-right government and its pugnacious leader onto the defensive.
