16294 | 18 May 2026 | 14:30

"We are removing all mechanisms for increasing salaries for all elected positions. We will also review the salaries in state-owned companies and boards. In times of restrictions, it is the politicians who should set an example, said the Prime Ministe

The previous government left us with many unpaid bills and large advance payments for which no activity has been carried out yet.

 This means that all Bulgarians will be paying for the versions of the oligarchy and previous administrations.

 This was stated by Prime Minister Rumen Radev before leaving for Berlin.

 "I have a meeting with Chancellor Merkel in Germany today at her invitation. I am convinced that it will confirm and expand the mutually beneficial cooperation between Bulgaria and Germany. This visit coincides with the decision of credit agencies to raise the credit rating outlook for Bulgaria, which is the first recognition for the new government. This forecast also reflects the return to political stability in Bulgaria after years of uncertainty." She is, of course, a positive assessment of the declared intentions for a conservative, responsible budget that guarantees the economic development of Bulgaria in conditions of global instability. As for the budget intentions declared earlier today by Deputy Prime Minister Donev, I will be very brief. The previous government left us with many unpaid bills, but also large advance payments for which no activity has been carried out yet. This means that all Bulgarians will pay the interest of the oligarchy and previous administrations," stated the Prime Minister.

 From "Progressive Bulgaria" we remain true to our declared principles and believe that the political class should set an example. That is why we are removing all mechanisms for increasing the salaries of all elected positions. We will review and revise the payments in state-owned companies and boards. During times of restrictions, politicians should be the first to set an example.

 For "Eurovision" a huge success for Bulgaria, once again congratulations to DARA for their professionalism, dedication, and talent, to the whole team at BNT. This week, I will invite them all to the Council of Ministers with sectoral ministers, so we can clarify from now on what funds will be needed for next year's preparations and how to organize them, so that Bulgaria can present itself properly, because for us this is a huge opportunity in many areas, "said Prime Minister Radev. Ministers will not rest, this is the categorical position of Prime Minister Rumen Radev.

 A review of ministries, neutralization of bombs planted in ministries, preparation for Budget 2027, and seeking consensus on the state's priorities with unions and employers are ahead, the Prime Minister stated firmly. There is no time for rest, the Prime Minister emphasized.

 There will be no traditional August vacation for the members of parliament planned by the ruling party "Progressive Bulgaria", News.bg learned.

 The heated summer for lawmakers is expected to pass not on the beaches, but in the coolness of the corridors and halls of the Party House. Upcoming tasks include reviewing the budget for 2026, judicial reform, as well as a series of other important laws to stabilize food prices and address other important issues to help the country navigate the complex socio-economic and global situation. Moreover, it would be a bad sign if the deputies, having just taken their oath, were to go on vacation when swift decisions and even faster results are expected from them. However, other parties were pushing for at least a two-week summer break to negotiate.

  Stay tuned for more details.

Radev: The old government left us with a lot of unpaid bills, we will all pay the versions of the oligarchy.