AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBulgaria’s Ukraine Aid Limits: Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria has exhausted its ability to supply weapons and ammunition from military stockpiles to Ukraine, adding Sofia can still offer technical repairs. EU Climate Fight: Ten EU states including Bulgaria urged the Commission to rethink ETS2’s carbon pricing for transport and heating fuels, warning of added costs for households as the scheme is set for 2028. Road Safety Overhaul: The regional minister said replacing motorway crash barriers needs a comprehensive review, with inspections ordered and procurement halted until new contracts are signed. Bilateral Business Push: Radev and Parliament chief Mihaela Dotsova met German leaders from Baden-Württemberg to deepen trade, investment and defence/energy cooperation. Macroeconomic Signals: Bulgaria’s registered unemployment rose to 5.21% in June; the trade deficit widened to EUR 782.6m in May. Public Finance: Bulgaria will auction EUR 100m in five-year government securities on July 27. Labour Market Demand: Job centres reported 7,856 vacancies notified in June, led by manufacturing and trade. Digital Euro Update: The ECB shortlisted 36 payment providers for digital euro trials starting in 2H 2027 (Bulgaria excluded).
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