Mega-Industry Push: Bulgarian Mega Group plans a new production and business space in Dimitrovgrad’s Beles Industrial Zone, aiming to hire up to 175 workers, with local authorities stressing the investment’s role in jobs and zone momentum. Green Transition & Skills: At Green Transition Forum 6.0 in Sofia, the EC’s Bulgaria head said sustainable business is now a must, while BICA warned the biggest enterprise hurdle is a lack of sustainable management specialists and time/resources to implement RBC. Budget & Debt Tensions: Bulgaria’s Fiscal Council says May’s deficit hit the highest level in 20 years, while lawmakers debate budget extension measures including pension supplement changes and a withdrawn proposal to raise the government debt ceiling by up to EUR 3.8bn. Inflation Watch: Eurostat data shows eurozone inflation rebounded to 3.2% in May, with Bulgaria the highest in the bloc at 6.3%, keeping pressure on policy decisions. Competition & Consumer Rules: AmCham Bulgaria opposed amendments to the Protection of Competition Act and Consumer Protection Act, arguing they would restrict free enterprise and harm market practices. Energy & EU Cooperation: The new government signals stronger cooperation with China, and employers’ groups met PM Radev to discuss competitiveness and energy-intensive industry support. Governance & Enforcement: Interior Minister Demerdzhiev said inspections into alleged illegal construction in Baba Alino near Varna will not be limited, as investigations continue. Business Climate Signals: Parliament advanced amendments to the Water Act and oil-sector regulation on second reading, tied to recovery-plan commitments and supervisory oversight.