# Bulgarian municipal budget and strategic planning > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bulgarian-municipal-budget-and-strategic-planning > Updated: 2026-09-10T12:08:10.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Bulgarian municipalities are engaged in planning for the 2026 fiscal year and beyond, focusing on budgetary allocations and strategic development. In late August, municipalities such as Pleven, Pazardzhik, and Polski Trambesh began reviewing draft budgets for 2026. These discussions involved state and local revenue projections, infrastructure repairs, and social services. For instance, Pleven presented a draft budget exceeding 114 million euros, while Pazardzhik prioritized education, cleanliness, and street repairs. By September, Plovdiv Municipality expanded its focus toward long-term strategic planning by unveiling a Municipal Educational Program for the 2026–2028 period. This framework emphasizes digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and innovative teaching methodologies. The program includes specific financial provisions for modernizing school infrastructure, such as beautifying school yards and improving kindergarten accessibility. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Plovdiv Municipality unveils 2026–2028 educational framework Plovdiv Municipality presented its 2026–2028 educational program to school directors, focusing on AI, digital transformation, and infrastructure funding for schools and kindergartens. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/plovdiv-municipality-unveils-20262028-educational-framework ### 2026-08-27: Bulgarian municipalities review 2026 draft budgets Bulgarian municipalities, including Pleven, Pazardzhik, and Polski Trambesh, are reviewing and presenting their 2026 draft budgets, focusing on infrastructure, education, and local revenue. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgarian-municipalities-review-2026-draft-budgets --- Cite as: Bulgarian municipal budget and strategic planning. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bulgarian-municipal-budget-and-strategic-planning