The Government and CITUB in dialogue on the economy and the 2026 budget

17.06.2026 | Economy

Prime Minister Rumen Radev and CITUB discussed the modernization of the economy, curbing the informal sector, and the priorities for the 2026 state budget.

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Government Priorities: Economy and Income

During a working meeting at the Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Rumen Radev discussed with the leadership of the CITUB measures to bring the economy out of the gray sector and increase budget revenues. A key focus was placed on promoting production and employment.

"The government's policy is for more Bulgarian companies to become an integral part of the supply chains for all contracts concluded by the state," the Prime Minister stated.

Key Discussion Points

Radev emphasized that work is underway for a real technology transfer, citing the example of the renegotiation of contracts at the Ministry of Defense. Plamen Dimitrov, President of CITUB, expressed satisfaction with the constructive dialogue and the consistent defense of workers' interests.