IMF to Begin Review of Bulgarian Economy
An expert mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is arriving in Sofia for a comprehensive review of Bulgaria"s economy, the institution announced in an official press release. The visit is part of the routine annual consultations the Fund conducts with all its member states and aims to assess the country"s economic situation.
The IMF team, led by Fabian Bornhorst, will be in the Bulgarian capital from September 10 to 23, 2025. This visit is scheduled under Article IV of the Fund"s Articles of Agreement and is expected to provide an in-depth assessment of the country"s financial and economic condition. This type of consultation is standard practice and serves as a key tool for monitoring the global economy.
Over the next two weeks, the experts will hold a series of important meetings with representatives of the Bulgarian authorities. Their agenda includes discussions with senior staff from the Ministry of Finance, the Bulgarian National Bank, and other key ministries and state institutions. The talks will focus on macroeconomic development and the policies that Bulgaria is implementing.
In addition to meetings with the state administration, the mission will also talk with representatives of the private sector and non-governmental organizations. This wide range of consultations aims to gather the most comprehensive information possible about the state of the economy.
This visit is the second one this year, after a team, also led by Fabian Bornhorst, visited Bulgaria in February. At that time, the main topic of discussion was the current macroeconomic situation. IMF visits provide an independent view of financial stability and economic growth, offering valuable recommendations that can help the government in the decision-making process.
IMF mission visits are seen by financial circles as an important indicator of a given economy"s condition. They signal the country"s commitment to financial discipline and sustainable development, which can positively influence foreign investment and market confidence.