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Social policy
News on social assistance, pensions, employment, income, welfare programs, and protection of vulnerable groups.
New mechanism for the minimum wage from 2027: Key decisions from the Tripartite Council
Caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev announced a discussion on a new minimum wage mechanism in August. Controversies remain regarding social security contributions and paternity leave.
Prof. Durankev: Freezing the minimum wage is a recipe for social explosion
Economist Prof. Boyan Durankev criticizes the idea of freezing the minimum wage amidst 6.9% inflation and warns of severe social consequences.
Ombudsman against the staggering of heating allowances: A social risk for the vulnerable
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has spoken out against the staggering of heating allowances into two installments. She warned that this threatens families' access to fuel and places a burden on the budgets of the poorest.
Basket of Care: 5 more chains lower prices on essential goods
The national "Basket of Care" initiative is expanding with 5 new retail chains. See which stores are offering up to 15% discounts for Bulgarian consumers.
German reform plan: higher retirement age and a new state fund
A government commission in Germany proposes a gradual increase in the retirement age to 70 and the creation of a state pension fund modeled after the Swedish one – a step that fits into the broader debate on "EU retirement age".
Natalia Efremova: The demographic crisis puts our social system under pressure
Minister of Labour Natalia Efremova warned of difficulties in the social system due to demographic problems and emphasized the need for strict control over social services.
Pension policy reversal: Government keeps COVID supplement following public pressure
The government has abandoned plans to cut the COVID supplement during the pension adjustments effective July 1. Parliamentary debates revealed sharp clashes regarding minimum pension levels and the lack of reforms.
Pension updates from July 1st: why the real increase will not be 7.8% for everyone
Due to the removal of the 60 BGN COVID supplement, the real increase from July 1st will be below 7.8% for most pensions, with lower incomes being most severely affected.
Pension payment schedule for June: See the important changes from the NSSI
The National Social Security Institute (NSSI) has announced the schedule for pension and benefit payments in June. Learn when the transfers begin and what upcoming changes to the regulation are expected from September 2026.
Police and social workers in Burgas: New care for the elderly
The Municipality of Burgas is launching mobile teams of police officers and social workers to support lonely elderly people and prevent fraud.
FSC introduces a new system for assessing the yield of universal and professional pension funds
The Financial Supervision Commission proposes a new model using market indices instead of minimum yield, to be phased in from 2028 to 2031, for more objective assessment and more active management of pension assets.
Natalia Efremova: Artificial intelligence is changing the labor market and the future of young people
Minister Natalia Efremova highlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on employment during a trilateral meeting in Sofia with partners from Spain and Portugal.
State aid for flood victims: How to get support?
The Ministry of Social Policy has identified over 400 homes affected by the floods. See what types of state aid affected families can receive and how to apply.
Pension growth from July 1: What does the 7.8% increase mean?
Parliament has approved a 7.8% pension increase under the "Swiss rule". See how minimum pensions are changing and what the calculation formula will be in 2026.
Turkey stops Bulgarians with permanent ID cards at the border – who is affected and how to avoid problems
Turkey does not allow entry with only a permanent ID card issued more than 10 years ago, and in Bulgaria these documents now have an expiration date – August 2, 2031.