Bulgaria proposes 2027 budget with wage and pension increases

Bulgaria 2027 budget minimum wage increase social benefits fiscal deficit pension increases

Bulgaria has submitted its 2027 budget plan to the European Commission and Eurogroup, focusing on fiscal consolidation and social support. The plan aims to reduce the budget deficit and decrease new state debt compared to 2025 and 2026 levels.

Key social measures include a proposed increase in the minimum monthly wage to 660 euros, though some officials and unions have advocated for higher amounts, such as 690 euros. The budget also projects an 8% increase in pensions and significant boosts to family support. Specifically, one-time birth assistance is expected to rise by over 56%, and maternity benefits for the second year are set to reach 450 euros. Monthly child allowances may increase by 16% to 19%.

In the public sector, salaries are planned to rise by 5%, with teacher salaries seeing a 7.5% increase. The budget also allocates funds for defense and security, including air defense systems and anti-drone technology. While the government seeks to balance social spending with fiscal responsibility, the plan faces scrutiny regarding its ability to meet EU deficit targets and the adequacy of wage increases in the face of inflation.

Entities

Bulgaria · Bulgarian Council of Ministers · Bulgarian Government · Bulgarian Ministry of Finance · Cornelia Ninova · Council of Ministers · Eurogroup · European Commission · Marsh Bulgaria · Ministry of Labor and Social Policy · Natalia Efremova · Nataliya Efremova

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[● 9 SOURCES] The minimum monthly wage is proposed to increase to 660 euros by January 1, 2027. www.moreto.net · www.infobusiness.bcci.bg · podtepeto.com · plovdivnow.bg · petel.bg · +2 more
[● 3 SOURCES] A one-time windfall tax will be applied to high-profit sectors including banks, insurers, and telecommunications. www.moreto.net
[● 8 SOURCES] Pensions are projected to increase by 8%. www.moreto.net · netnews.bg · bpost.bg · viaranews.com · www.pbnovini.com · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The government approved a new mechanism to determine the minimum wage based on socio-economic criteria. telenews.bg
[● 3 SOURCES] The 2027 budget includes investments in air defense systems, anti-drone technology, and firefighting aircraft. www.moreto.net · bpost.bg · viaranews.com
[● 9 SOURCES] Salaries in the public sector are planned to rise by 5%, while teacher salaries will increase by 7.5%. www.moreto.net · netnews.bg · bpost.bg · viaranews.com · tritegrada.eu · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Food vouchers will increase from 100 to 200 euros, with amounts over 100 euros subject to tax. www.moreto.net · viaranews.com · bpost.bg
[● 10 SOURCES] The 2027 budget plan aims to reduce the deficit and decrease new state debt compared to 2025 and 2026. www.moreto.net · www.pbnovini.com · netnews.bg · bpost.bg · viaranews.com · +4 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Maternity benefits for the second year will reach 450 euros. tritegrada.eu · plovdivnow.bg · podtepeto.com · www.vesti.bg
[● 5 SOURCES] One-time birth assistance will increase by over 56%. tritegrada.eu · plovdivnow.bg · podtepeto.com · www.vesti.bg
[● 4 SOURCES] The 2027 budget aims to reduce the deficit and decrease new state debt compared to 2025 and 2026. www.moreto.net · www.pbnovini.com · bpost.bg