PP: The minimum wage was supposed to be 690 euros in 2027

18.08.2026 | Social policy

“We Continue the Change” criticizes income policy and insists on a new formula that would not disadvantage working Bulgarians when planning the 2027 budget.

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Criticism of social policy

The NSI data on the average salary for the second quarter of 2026 sparked a sharp reaction from "We Continue the Change". The party claims that if the previous formula for calculating the minimum wage had not been repealed by the interim majority, it would have reached 690.44 euros in 2027.

"We have heard enough excuses as to why the 2026 budget freezes incomes while providing billions for capital expenditures," the formation stated.

Expectations for teacher salaries and the 2027 budget

Statistical data

According to official data from the National Statistical Institute, the average gross monthly salary in the country reached 1444 euros in the second quarter of 2026, marking an increase of 2.6% compared to the previous quarter.