Analysis
In-depth analyses, informed forecasts, and interpretations of important events and trends.
Regional Development: 6.6 Billion Leva Investments in Bulgarian Municipalities
The managing body of the Regional Development Program announced eight new financing procedures that will distribute nearly 6.49 billion leva among Bulgarian regions by the end of the year.
How the Ongoing Drought in June 2025 Impacts Bulgaria – Water Crisis Risk or Sign of a New Climate Model?
The prolonged drought in Bulgaria in 2025 challenges agriculture, energy, and water supplies. Is this a temporary climate event or the start of a lasting shift?
Activist Investors and Market Volatility in 2025: Could the ESG Pressure Disappear?
The decline in corporate reform campaigns raises the question – is this a temporary pause due to uncertainty or a sign of a deeper shift in investment culture?
After Schengen: How Free Movement Will Reshape Bulgaria’s Real Estate and Financial Markets
Full Schengen membership from January 2025 brings new prospects and risks for Bulgaria’s property market, migration, and capital flows.
How the Euro Adoption in 2026 Will Change Bulgaria’s Socio-Economic Reality
On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria joins the eurozone. What does this mean for businesses, households, and vulnerable groups?
Rector of TU-Sofia and BCCI: New Horizons for Innovative Partnership
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry deepens its cooperation with a leading academic center, with the focus placed on joint technological projects and modernization of the educational system.
Turkey’s 2026 Elections: Will Erdoğan Stay in Power or Is a New Era Coming?
Turkey heads toward pivotal elections that could reshape its domestic politics and regional influence for years to come.
The Future of NATO After Ukraine: Is the Alliance Ready for Missions Beyond Europe?
After the war in Ukraine, NATO redefines its global role. Is the Alliance ready to operate in the Indo-Pacific and Africa?
Global inflation in early 2026: end of the crisis or the start of a new economic cycle?
Global inflation is easing, but regional differences persist. Central banks reassess their policies, while consumer spending sends mixed signals.
Space After 2025: Is There Room for Europe in the New Race Between Private Corporations?
Europe seeks autonomy as private companies and global rivals reshape space — can it secure its strategic orbit?
Bulgaria and Ukrainian Migration: Temporary Solidarity or Lasting Labor Market Transformation?
Ukrainian migration is reshaping Bulgaria’s labor and social landscape. Will this change persist beyond summer 2025?
The Bulgarian Black Sea Coast in 2026: Sustainable Tourism or a Concrete Zone Without Vision?
The future of Bulgaria’s coastline hangs in the balance between economic ambition, environmental protection, and local development strategies.
Global AI Regulation: Is a “Digital Geneva” Possible This Fall?
With global interest growing in AI oversight, can 2025 become a turning point for international rules?
EU at the Brink of a New Budget Cycle (2026–2033): What Will Change for Eastern Europe?
New priorities, new risks and new opportunities for Eastern Europe – what does the next EU budget cycle bring?
Winter Energy Security: Is Bulgaria Ready for the 2026 Gas Season Without Russian Supplies?
With Russian gas off the table, Bulgaria turns to Azerbaijan, LNG, and interconnectors. But are these alternatives enough for a secure 2026 winter?